# Catch the Ark vs Smash Champs

The clearest difference is rating: Smash Champs at 4.6 against Catch the Ark's 3.9. Smash Champs also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 124). Catch the Ark's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catch the Ark sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Champs sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smash Champs holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Champs has 1.2K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Catch the Ark's written reviews are positive against 66% of Smash Champs's.

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, Smash Champs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch the Ark | Smash Champs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ark/id558506788/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-champs/id878085263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Kiloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/330629809) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch the Ark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ark/id558506788)

Guide three adorable creatures down treacherous jungle rapids on a raft to escape an impending flood. Dodge hazards, outrun enemies, and collect coins to purchase power-ups and new boats in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Steer raft down perilous rapids, Dodge rocks, crocs, and fish, Collect coins for power-ups, Unlock new boats, Colorful graphics and animations, Challenge friends on leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Multiplier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 250,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000,000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2 Million Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Million Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute characters
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Missions not tracking properly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after intro
- Boats not registering for missions
- Freezing and black screens
- Inability to load or open the app

**Requested features**

- More levels and progression
- Ability to continue from last checkpoint
- Multiplayer mode
- Customization options
- Optimization for newer devices


### Smash Champs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-champs/id878085263)

Train and lead your champions in turn-based online battles. Prepare for combat with fast-paced swipe actions and rise through the ranks to become a legendary trainer. Unlock new champions and customize them with powerful gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based online play, Train Champs with swipe action, Rise through ranks, Unlock and customize Champs, Spectacular combat cinematics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cool Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Bucks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Hoard | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Great character design
- 💯 Nostalgic and memorable
- 🕹️ Classic gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of opponents/players
- ⏳ Long wait times for matches
- 🔒 Unable to connect Facebook account

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening boxes
- Opponents not showing up
- Losing progress after updates
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and elements
- Implement single-player mode
- Allow character customization
- Improve matchmaking and opponent availability
- Add cloud save/sync functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch the Ark free?

Catch the Ark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smash Champs free?

Smash Champs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catch the Ark or Smash Champs?

Smash Champs is rated higher. Catch the Ark averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Smash Champs averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Catch the Ark or Smash Champs have ads?

Smash Champs shows ads; Catch the Ark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch the Ark or Smash Champs?

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, and Smash Champs every 2 months. Most recently, Catch the Ark was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smash Champs on November 6, 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.*