# Smash Cops vs Ala Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ala Mobile at none against Smash Cops's 10. Ala Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Smash Cops's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Smash Cops costs $4.99 and Ala Mobile $1.99 up front. Smash Cops sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ala Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Smash Cops against 4.5 for Ala Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 387 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Smash Cops's written reviews are positive against 65% of Ala Mobile's.

Smash Cops ships an update every 6 weeks, Ala Mobile every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Cops | Ala Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-cops/id480956504/reviews) | **[4.5 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ala-mobile/id1403183441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 245 | **387** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #112 | **#19** |
| Size | 557 MB | 745 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hutch Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/480956507) | [Vincenzo Cosentino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116725512) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Cops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-cops/id480956504)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense action racing as a police officer in wild chases. Pursue felons, escape attacks, and complete various challenges across a large, visually rich city. Features innovative touch controls for precise driving and combat.

**Highlights:** Pursue and take down felons, Escape under time pressure, 7 different mini-games, Innovative touch controls, Large drivable city, Smash and destroy vehicles

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 3 Super Cops | $0.99 | one-time |
| East Side paint job for all vehicles | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Met paint job for all vehicles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autobahn paint job for all vehicles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seoul Rider paint job for all vehicles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10 Super Cops | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donut Finder | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hot Chrome paint job for all vehicles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Vehicles | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than Heat
- 🚀 Great game
- 🎮 Nostalgia
- 🎨 Cute
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🎮 Difficult controls
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Lacking control options
- 🕰️ Short gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Issues with restoring purchases
- Incompatible with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Free roam mode
- Multiplayer
- Ability to listen to own music
- More vehicle types


### Ala Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ala-mobile/id1403183441)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Racing, #20 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience thrilling formula racing with realistic car handling and strategic pit stops. Compete on real-world circuits against challenging AI and climb global leaderboards. Customize your cars and master race day tactics to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** 20 customizable cars, 15 real circuits, Challenging AI opponents, 5 different tire types, Strategic pit stops, Real-time damages, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and car physics
- 👍 Realistic track layouts
- 🏎️ Immersive racing experience
- 💡 Detailed car customization options
- 🔧 Comprehensive race weekend format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Aggressive and unpredictable AI behavior
- 🤖 AI lacks awareness and respect for player cars
- 🤯 Frustrating penalties and track limit issues
- 🌧️ Poor wet weather handling and grip
- 🕰️ Replay duration issues

**Reported bugs**

- Qualifying times not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes during qualifying sessions
- Inconsistent behavior during pit stops
- Steering wheel and controls feel unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add more modern F1 tracks (Jeddah, Miami, Baku, etc.)
- Implement yellow flags, VSC, and full safety car features
- Allow more control over AI difficulty and number of opponents
- Introduce manual transmission and tire compound options
- Improve replay functionality with more camera angles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Cops free?

Smash Cops costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ala Mobile free?

Ala Mobile costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Cops or Ala Mobile?

Ala Mobile is rated higher. Smash Cops averages 4.4 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Ala Mobile averages 4.5 from 387 ratings.

### Do Smash Cops or Ala Mobile have ads?

Both Smash Cops and Ala Mobile show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Cops or Ala Mobile?

Smash Cops ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ala Mobile every 9 days. Most recently, Smash Cops was updated on October 18, 2026 and Ala Mobile on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smash Cops or Ala Mobile?

Smash Cops currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Ala Mobile at #19. 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.*