# Smack vs Smash Dots!

The clearest difference is rating: Smack at 5.0 against Smash Dots!'s 4.5. Smash Dots!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Smack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Dots! has 160 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Smack's written reviews are positive against 85% of Smash Dots!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smack ships an update every 39 months, Smash Dots! every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smack | Smash Dots! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smack-a-mate/id376993621/reviews)** | [4.5 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dots/id978889545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **160** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 23 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Neil Wilkinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/356167682) | [Dragon Free Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/925613401) |

## 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


### Smash Dots!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dots/id978889545)

Engage in a fast-paced arcade challenge to smash as many dots as possible against the clock. This game offers an exciting experience perfect for quick bursts of fun, relaxation, or getting pumped up.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Time-based challenges, Easy to learn, Relaxing gameplay, Pump-up activity

**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 Smash Dots! free?

Smash Dots! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smack or Smash Dots!?

Smack is rated higher. Smack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smash Dots! averages 4.5 from 160 ratings.

### Do Smack or Smash Dots! have ads?

Smack shows ads; Smash Dots! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smack or Smash Dots!?

Smack ships an update every 39 months, and Smash Dots! every 23 months. Most recently, Smack was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smash Dots! 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.*