# Smack vs EPIC WHACK

The clearest difference is ads: EPIC WHACK at none against Smack's shown. EPIC WHACK also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smack against 5.0 for EPIC WHACK. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Smack ships an update every 39 months, EPIC WHACK fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smack | EPIC WHACK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smack-a-mate/id376993621/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-whack-a-mole/id6448667067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neil Wilkinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/356167682) | [NERVE Plus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583330319) |

## What reviewers say

### Smack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smack-a-mate/id376993621)

Banish unwanted faces from your screen by "whacking" them in this fun game. Customize the targets with images of friends, family, or colleagues for a personalized stress-relief experience. Compete with friends on Game Center leaderboards for hours of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Customizable targets with personal photos, Whack-a-mole style gameplay, Stress relief and entertainment, Game Center leaderboards, Hours of fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EPIC WHACK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-whack-a-mole/id6448667067)

Experience a classic arcade game with an over-the-top intensity. Tap rapidly to whack moles as they pop up, testing your speed and reflexes in this addictive challenge.

**Highlights:** Classic mole-whacking gameplay, Fast-paced action, Simple to play, Addictive challenge, High-intensity experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smack free?

Smack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EPIC WHACK free?

EPIC WHACK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smack or EPIC WHACK?

Smack and EPIC WHACK are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Smack or EPIC WHACK have ads?

Smack shows ads; EPIC WHACK does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smack or EPIC WHACK?

Smack ships an update every 39 months, and EPIC WHACK fortnightly. Most recently, Smack was updated on October 16, 2026 and EPIC WHACK on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*