# Smash Cops vs Speed Demons

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Demons at 4.9 against Smash Cops's 4.4. Speed Demons also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Smash Cops's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Speed Demons holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 235 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Smash Cops's written reviews are positive against 77% of Speed Demons's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smash Cops ships an update every 6 weeks, Speed Demons every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Cops | Speed Demons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-cops/id480956504/reviews) | **[4.9 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-demons/id6478928745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 235 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #78 | **#59** |
| Size | 557 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hutch Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/480956507) | [Radiangames](https://appshunter.io/developer/499624086) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Cops

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

**Currently charting:** #78 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


### Speed Demons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-demons/id6478928745)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense highway racing with realistic physics-based crashes and challenging traffic. Choose from a vast collection of vehicles and engage in over 500 unique events across 11 diverse gameplay modes. Enjoy endless procedurally generated highways and a modern-retro visual style with a dynamic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Physics-based crashes, Hundreds of events, Dozens of upgradeable vehicles, 11 distinct gameplay modes, Endless procedurally-generated highways, High-speed traffic simulation, Modern-retro visuals

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🚗 Vehicles with special powers
- 💰 Lots of content for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Performance issues and lag
- 🐛 Random save file deletion
- 😵 Difficult to control turns
- 🚫 Some levels are impossible
- 🔄 Progress wiped clean after crash

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly erases save files
- App crashes and deletes progress
- Slalom in chapter 8 is technically impossible
- Level won't spawn (initially thought user error)
- Laggy after a dozen sessions, worsens over time

**Requested features**

- Free play mode to test upgrades
- Multiplayer mode
- Custom races with modifiers
- Custom tracks and cars
- Sandbox mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Cops free?

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

### Is Speed Demons free?

Speed Demons costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Cops or Speed Demons?

Speed Demons is rated higher. Smash Cops averages 4.4 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Speed Demons averages 4.9 from 235 ratings.

### Do Smash Cops or Speed Demons have ads?

Smash Cops shows ads; Speed Demons does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Cops or Speed Demons?

Smash Cops ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speed Demons every 6 days. Most recently, Smash Cops was updated on October 20, 2026 and Speed Demons on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smash Cops or Speed Demons?

Smash Cops currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and Speed Demons at #59. 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.*