# Smash Cops vs Wreckfest

The clearest difference is ads: Wreckfest at none against Smash Cops's shown. Wreckfest also leads on chart position (#2 vs #95) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Smash Cops's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Smash Cops costs $4.99 and Wreckfest $2.99 up front. Smash Cops sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wreckfest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Smash Cops against 4.2 for Wreckfest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 693 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Smash Cops's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wreckfest's.

Smash Cops ships an update every 6 weeks, Wreckfest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Cops | Wreckfest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-cops/id480956504/reviews)** | [4.2 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 245 | **693** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#2** |
| Size | 557 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hutch Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/480956507) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Cops

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### Wreckfest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Racing, #19 Top Paid · Action, #54 Top Paid · Games, #88 Top Paid, #95 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense demolition derby and no-rules racing with realistic physics. Customize your vehicles with upgrades and armor for unique combat motorsport action. Compete in career modes, challenge modes, and local multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Deep vehicle customization, Demolition derby arenas, Banger racing, Career mode, Local multiplayer, Unique challenge modes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steel & Wheels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banger Racing Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modified Monsters Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rusty Rats Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| American All-Stars Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Getaway Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Racing Heroes Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Off-Road Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 1 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Great controls with controller support
- 🔥 Impressive graphics and physics
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔍 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🔧 Customization and tuning limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Stuck in reverse issue
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Multiplayer server issues

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Improve customization options
- Implement cloud save support
- Add more tracks and game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Cops free?

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

### Is Wreckfest free?

Wreckfest costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Cops or Wreckfest?

Smash Cops is rated higher. Smash Cops averages 4.4 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Wreckfest averages 4.2 from 693 ratings.

### Do Smash Cops or Wreckfest have ads?

Smash Cops shows ads; Wreckfest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Cops or Wreckfest?

Smash Cops ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wreckfest monthly. Most recently, Smash Cops was updated on October 23, 2026 and Wreckfest on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smash Cops or Wreckfest?

Smash Cops currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Wreckfest at #2. 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.*