# Jetpack Joyride vs Smash Hit

Jetpack Joyride and Smash Hit both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Smash Hit's written reviews are positive against 67% of Jetpack Joyride's. Jetpack Joyride's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Hit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jetpack Joyride holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104K and 109K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Jetpack Joyride's written reviews are positive against 87% of Smash Hit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, Smash Hit every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetpack Joyride | Smash Hit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957/reviews)** | [4.6 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-hit/id603527166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 104K | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #112 | **#109** |
| Size | 399 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetpack Joyride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure with a variety of jetpacks, vehicles, and costumes. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and complete missions to achieve high scores and unlock new items. This action-packed game offers simple controls and thrilling gameplay for hours of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Fly cool jetpacks, Ride crazy vehicles, Complete daring missions, Customize outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins, Equip high-tech gadgets

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Booster Pack (20,000) | $1.99 | one-time |
| S.A.M. Mystery Reward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Mega Pack (50,000) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultra Pack (100,000) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Barry Pack (250,000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultimate Pack (1,000,000) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique jetpack and character customization
- 👍 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 👍 Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive advertisements
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, freezing, progress loss)
- 🔍 Repetitive missions and content
- 🔍 Cluttered UI with too many prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Progress and high scores not saving properly
- Gadgets and vehicle upgrades not working as expected
- Audio issues (music cutting out)

**Requested features**

- More jetpack and character customization options
- Improved mission variety
- Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


### Smash Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-hit/id603527166)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a surreal journey, smashing glass objects in a futuristic dimension. Experience musically synchronized gameplay with realistic destruction physics. Test your focus and timing to travel as far as possible.

**Highlights:** Surreal futuristic dimension, Musically synchronized gameplay, Realistic glass-breaking mechanics, Over 50 unique rooms, Destruction physics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying glass-breaking sound effects
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
- 💤 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Premium required to continue from checkpoints
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
- 🎨 Repetitive level design

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly
- Progress not saving properly
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Ability to continue from checkpoints without premium
- Customizable controls and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetpack Joyride free?

Jetpack Joyride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smash Hit free?

Smash Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride or Smash Hit?

Jetpack Joyride is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Smash Hit averages 4.6 from 109K ratings.

### Do Jetpack Joyride or Smash Hit have ads?

Both Jetpack Joyride and Smash Hit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride or Smash Hit?

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smash Hit every 2 months. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smash Hit on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Jetpack Joyride or Smash Hit?

Jetpack Joyride currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Smash Hit at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*