Comparison

Operation Smoochy vs Hungry Oni

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Operation Smoochy

Embark on a rescue mission as a brave Boston Terrier, blasting through monsters with a variety of weapons. Strategically shoot enemies and avoid puppies to earn stars and progress through challenging levels. Unlock bonus content and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • 60 challenging levels
  • Variety of unique weapons
  • Rescue 30 puppies
  • Unlock bonus levels
  • Collectibles and achievements
  • Leaderboards
Features
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The puppies have been captured by the evil monsters! Play as Smoochy, the world's bravest Boston Terrier, and rescue the puppies while blasting through hordes of zombies, killer clowns and frankensteins using a combination of strategy and skill! ALL 60 LEVELS ARE FREE!!! NO ADDITIONAL PURCHASES NECESSARY!!! NO ADS!!! THE GAME WAS MADE AS A TRIBUTE TO MY DOG AND HE CHALLENGES YOU TO SEE IF YOU CAN GET 3 STARS ON ALL 60 LEVELS!!! HOW TO PLAY --YOU START WITH 3 STARS ON EACH LEVEL --SHOOT EACH MONSTER BEFORE IT WALKS OFF THE SCREEN OR YOU LOSE A STAR --YOU ALSO LOSE A STAR IF YOU SHOOT A PUPPY WALKING ACROSS THE SCREEN --YOU NEED TO FINISH A LEVEL WITH AT LEAST ONE STAR TO MOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL Whether it's power-ups, like the triple barreled biscuit shotgun, toilet paper catapult, tennis ball gatling gun, exploding dog food can blaster or other cool weapons; the ability to unlock bonus levels for superior gameplay; thirty collectibles; more than twenty achievements; or leaderboards, Operation Smoochy offers hours of replay value! OPERATION SMOOCHY FEATURES - Controls that allow users to tap ANYWHERE on the screen to fire/shoot - 60 action-packed challenging levels - 30 puppy crates to rescue - 23 unique and entertaining achievements - Leaderboards to compare your scores vs. your friends and players throughout the world - Video of the real life SMOOCHY at the end of the game - Retro gameplay and graphics with an original 8-bit soundtrack For our game trailer and pictures and videos of the real life SMOOCHY please visit us on facebook.com/OperationSmoochy. Also, follow us on twitter@OpSmoochy. Please note: if you are having a problem with your device crashing after installing the game, try shutting down and restarting the device. If you are still having problems, contact support@4allstudios.com.

About

Hungry Oni

Embark on a quirky adventure collecting and consuming bizarre objects in a magical world. This visually dazzling game offers simple one-thumb controls and multiple challenging modes. Decorate your home and compete for high scores with friends.

Highlights
  • Collect 60 bizarre objects
  • 5 challenging game modes
  • One-thumb gameplay
  • Explore a world of humor
  • Outfit your character
  • Decorate your house with achievements
  • Compete for high scores
Features
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Kotaku - "As far as sharp looking iOS games go, Hungry Oni must be one of the most dazzling I've seen all year." PocketGamer - "Hungry Oni is a fine-looking game, packed with bold and detailed visuals. From a presentation perspective, the game simply cannot be faulted." 148Apps - "the visual assets along with the soundtrack create a really fun atmosphere ... gameplay and controls are just about flawless" * iPhoneQualityIndex's #1 game of Jan 2013! * * Corona Labs' App of the Month June 2013! * /// Come experience the quirky, magical world of Hungry Oni, where collecting and consuming strange objects is the aim of the game. Ever wanted to eat an eyeball? Chow down on a cactus? How about snack on a submarine? Redefine the meaning of fine cuisine with the adorable ogre, Oni. ・Simple! - all you need is a thumb to play ・Challenge! - 5 game modes, ranging from sedate to sadistic ・Collect! - 60 bizarre objects for Oni to dine upon ・Explore! - a world chock-full of pop culture and offbeat humor ・Outfit! - your Oni in 5 funky costumes ・Decorate! - your house with 32 achievements ・Compete! - for hi-scores with friends, and the world online

Screenshots

Operation Smoochy4 screens
Hungry Oni4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Operation Smoochy at none against Hungry Oni's 3. Operation Smoochy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hungry Oni sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Operation Smoochy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Operation Smoochy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Operation Smoochy's written reviews are positive against 95% of Hungry Oni's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Operation Smoochy ships an update every 2 months, Hungry Oni every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Operation Smoochy versus Hungry Oni: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOperation SmoochyHungry Oni
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.7 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews — better95.2% of reviews
Number of ratings820 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB67 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer4All StudiosFuturetro Studios

Customer experience

Operation Smoochy

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.0%

Hungry Oni

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.5%

User reviews

Operation Smoochy

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🐶 Cute and lovable characters (Smoochy, Boston Terrier)
  • 🌟 Challenging and rewarding progression
  • 🎨 Great artwork and graphics
  • 🕹️ Intuitive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow start to the game
  • ⬆️ Some levels could be tougher
  • 📱 Not full screen on iPhone 5 (older issue)

Hungry Oni

From 20 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Charming and colorful visuals
  • 🎨 Unique art style and references
  • 🎶 Catchy soundtrack
  • 💎 Polished and well-designed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay over time
  • 🔋 Can be hard on the wrists after extended play
  • 🔒 Lack of customer support for lost progress

Bugs and requests

Operation Smoochy

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Cannot go to the next level (clown level unlock issue)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Add Act 4 with all monsters and collection
  • Ability to get different outfits for the dog
  • Upgrade options for gameplay

Hungry Oni

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress being randomly reset
  • Glitchy and unresponsive controls on certain levels
  • Achievements not unlocking properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • New levels or game modes
  • Multiplayer or competitive options
  • More costume and food item variety
  • Ability to restore purchases and progress

In-app purchases

None

Operation Smoochy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hungry Oni

One-time3
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • Treasure Chest$2.99
  • Lottery Win$5.99

Questions

Is Operation Smoochy free?
Operation Smoochy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hungry Oni free?
Hungry Oni is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Operation Smoochy or Hungry Oni?
Operation Smoochy is rated higher. Operation Smoochy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Hungry Oni averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.
Do Operation Smoochy or Hungry Oni have ads?
Neither Operation Smoochy nor Hungry Oni shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Operation Smoochy or Hungry Oni?
Operation Smoochy ships an update every 2 months, and Hungry Oni every 6 months. Most recently, Operation Smoochy was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hungry Oni on October 7, 2026.

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