SANTA SMASH vs Fairground
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SANTA SMASH
Tap to smash incoming Santas and aim for the highest score possible. Test your reflexes and see how many you can hit before they pass.
- Tap to smash Santas
- Score-based gameplay
- High score tracking
- Simple tap controls
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Watch for the Santas... and get them! How high can YOU score?
Fairground
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a fairground with over 150 authentic sound effects. This redesigned app offers a modern, user-friendly experience with improved sound quality and easy navigation. Perfect for parties or creating a lively ambiance.
- Over 150 fairground sound effects
- Clear categories for navigation
- Create and manage favorite sounds
- Pitch, Speed, Echo, and Reverb effects
- Save favorite sounds
- Play multiple sounds simultaneously
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Experience the fair anytime, anywhere. With over 150 authentic fairground sounds, Kermis instantly brings the atmosphere to life. This version has been completely redesigned with a modern look and feel. The app is faster, clearer, and more user-friendly than ever. What can you expect? • Over 150 recognizable fairground sound effects • Clear categories for quick navigation • Create and manage your favorites • Pitch, Speed, Echo and Reverb effects • Improved sound quality • Clean, modern interface • Save your favorite sounds • Play multiple sounds simultaneously From bumper cars and ride announcements to classic fairground music — it’s all included. Perfect for parties, carnival events, festivals, or simply to create a lively atmosphere wherever you are. Completely renewed • Brand-new design • Improved performance • Optimized for the latest iOS versions • Greater stability Kermis is back — bigger, better, and ready for the future.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fairground at 100% against SANTA SMASH's 31%. Fairground also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8). SANTA SMASH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fairground sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SANTA SMASH asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fairground holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SANTA SMASH has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of SANTA SMASH's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fairground's.
SANTA SMASH ships an update weekly, Fairground monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SANTA SMASH | Fairground |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (4.6K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 3.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Indigo Penguin Limited | Royal Dutch Apps |
Customer experience
SANTA SMASH
Fairground
Bugs and requests
SANTA SMASH
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Loading issues and long load times
- Unresponsive controls
Requested features
3 requests- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to customize the targets
- Leaderboards and achievements
Fairground
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SANTA SMASH
No in-app purchases
Fairground
- PRO version$0.99
- Extra Kermis geluiden$0.99
Questions
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