# Crack & Break it ! vs Shake

The clearest difference is rating: Crack & Break it ! at 4.4 against Shake's 1.4. Crack & Break it ! also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 19%) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 16). Shake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crack & Break it ! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crack & Break it ! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crack & Break it ! has 9.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Crack & Break it !'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Shake's.

Crack & Break it ! ships an update monthly, Shake every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crack & Break it ! | Shake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-and-break-it/id448925179/reviews)** | [1.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-break-make/id451106427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 429 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133237593) | [App Lords](https://appshunter.io/developer/537971295) |

## What reviewers say

### Crack & Break it !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-and-break-it/id448925179)

Simulate the satisfying experience of breaking various glass objects, from light bulbs to custom images. Enjoy realistic graphics and sound effects for a stress-relieving and entertaining pastime.

**Highlights:** Break custom images, Smash glass blocks, Shatter light bulbs, Destroy fluorescent lamps, Realistic graphics and sound effects, Multi-touch support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crack & Break Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Go to Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Fun and satisfying
- 👍 Great for pranks and stress relief
- 😊 Enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unrealistic crack effects

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Paid version not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More variety of objects to break
- Customizable crack effects
- Ability to disable ads


### Shake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-break-make/id451106427)

Simulate a cracked screen with realistic sounds and visuals. Choose backgrounds, shake your device to trigger the effect, and even slice and reassemble images for a unique experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic cracking sounds, Realistic broken screen effect, Fantastic graphics and UI, Use background from library, Slice and re-make pictures, Compatible with all iOS versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤡 Amusing prank potential
- 🎨 Customizable background images
- 💪 Able to trick some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Unrealistic cracked screen effect
- 💤 Boring and uninteresting
- 🤖 Fake and unconvincing
- 📢 Intrusive ads ruin the experience
- 🔁 Limited crack patterns/animations

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent cracking behavior
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More realistic cracked screen visuals
- Ability to customize crack patterns
- Remove ads or make them less obtrusive


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crack & Break it ! free?

Crack & Break it ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crack & Break it ! or Shake?

Crack & Break it ! is rated higher. Crack & Break it ! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Shake averages 1.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Crack & Break it ! or Shake have ads?

Crack & Break it ! shows ads; Shake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crack & Break it ! or Shake?

Crack & Break it ! ships an update monthly, and Shake every 5 months. Most recently, Crack & Break it ! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shake on October 22, 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.*