# Combo Crew vs Smash Champs

The clearest difference is ads: Combo Crew at none against Smash Champs's shown. Combo Crew also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 66%). Smash Champs's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 46). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Combo Crew sells 10 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Champs has 1.2K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Combo Crew's written reviews are positive against 66% of Smash Champs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Combo Crew ships an update fortnightly, Smash Champs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Combo Crew | Smash Champs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-crew/id599516631/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-champs/id878085263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Game Bakers](https://appshunter.io/developer/467904353) | [Kiloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/330629809) |

## What reviewers say

### Combo Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-crew/id599516631)

Engage in a modern beat 'em up with intuitive touch controls, no virtual buttons. Master unique fighting styles and special combos to battle through levels and take down a powerful boss. Play solo or with friends online, and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch controls, no virtual buttons, One-finger swipe to punch/kick, Tap to counter, Two-finger swipes for special combos, Super combo gauge for powerful attacks, Online co-op and leaderboards, Hundreds of missions and unlockables

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open Tower | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viewtiful Joe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ryu | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chun Li | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blanka | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Collector | $2.99 | one-time |
| Combo Master | $3.99 | one-time |
| Complete Crew | $3.99 | one-time |
| Perky Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet intuitive controls
- 💎 Great character roster including Capcom fighters
- 🎨 Stylized and vibrant visuals
- 🎶 Energetic soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Capcom characters require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited character customization options
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 🤝 Multiplayer mode not available

**Reported bugs**

- Lester character not fully unlocked after purchase
- Crashes on certain levels
- Graphical issues (black shadows, freezing) on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more original characters
- Implement a training mode
- Introduce multiplayer options (local and online)
- Allow unlocking of all characters through gameplay
- Provide controller layout options


### 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 Combo Crew free?

Combo Crew 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, Combo Crew or Smash Champs?

Smash Champs is rated higher. Combo Crew averages 4.2 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Smash Champs averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Combo Crew or Smash Champs have ads?

Smash Champs shows ads; Combo Crew does not.

### Which is updated more often, Combo Crew or Smash Champs?

Combo Crew ships an update fortnightly, and Smash Champs every 2 months. Most recently, Combo Crew was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smash Champs on October 17, 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.*