# Planet Bom Bom vs Jazz Smash

The clearest difference is ads: Jazz Smash at none against Planet Bom Bom's shown. Jazz Smash also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (124 vs 6). Planet Bom Bom's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 — 4.5 for Planet Bom Bom against 4.6 for Jazz Smash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jazz Smash has 124 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Planet Bom Bom's written reviews are positive against 88% of Jazz Smash's.

Planet Bom Bom ships an update every 3 months, Jazz Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Bom Bom | Jazz Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-bom-bom/id470500682/reviews) | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-smash/id1256349465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [Mamau ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079859475) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Bom Bom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-bom-bom/id470500682)

Defend your planet from incoming meteorites by launching a robot scout. Aim and release to destroy threats before they strike. Collect planet pieces to create and share unique worlds.

**Highlights:** Launch robot scouts, Destroy incoming meteorites, Protect planet from destruction, Collect and combine planet pieces, Create unique planets, Share creations on Twitter

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jazz Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-smash/id1256349465)

Tap your way to rhythmic destruction! Smash objects to the beat and enjoy the satisfying sounds of chaos. Progress through levels to unlock new items and powerful bats for even more smashing fun.

**Highlights:** Tap to smash objects, Enjoy music of destruction, Level up system, Unlock new items, Unlock new bats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Addictive rhythm-based gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying sound design and audio feedback
- 👍 Simple and accessible mechanics
- 🎯 No intrusive ads or pay-to-win mechanics
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Limited content and repetitive gameplay
- 🐌 Slow unlock progression in late game
- 🔊 Inconsistent audio levels between items
- ⚠️ Timing feels off from music rhythm
- 🐛 Occasional lag and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game lag causing timing issues
- Glitch allowing access to locked items in store
- Audio delay (one second lag between hit and sound)
- Game not responding to taps
- App store opening during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes and difficulty levels
- More songs and music variety
- New item themes (flowers, furniture, science, shoes)
- Two-handed gameplay mode
- Event-based challenges with special rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planet Bom Bom free?

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

### Is Jazz Smash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planet Bom Bom or Jazz Smash?

Jazz Smash is rated higher. Planet Bom Bom averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Jazz Smash averages 4.6 from 124 ratings.

### Do Planet Bom Bom or Jazz Smash have ads?

Planet Bom Bom shows ads; Jazz Smash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planet Bom Bom or Jazz Smash?

Planet Bom Bom ships an update every 3 months, and Jazz Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Planet Bom Bom was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jazz Smash on November 2, 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.*