# Smash Hit vs Mendel's Quest

The clearest difference is ads: Mendel's Quest at none against Smash Hit's shown. Mendel's Quest also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Smash Hit's advantage is ratings volume (109K vs 30) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Hit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mendel's Quest sells 3 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 — 4.6 for Smash Hit against 4.6 for Mendel's Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Hit has 109K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Smash Hit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mendel's Quest's.

Smash Hit ships an update every 2 months, Mendel's Quest monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Hit | Mendel's Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-hit/id603527166/reviews) | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mendels-quest/id1504770748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) | [Rafael Hecht](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504770747) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-hit/id603527166)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a surreal journey, smashing glass objects in a futuristic dimension. Experience musically synchronized gameplay with realistic destruction physics. Test your focus and timing to travel as far as possible.

**Highlights:** Surreal futuristic dimension, Musically synchronized gameplay, Realistic glass-breaking mechanics, Over 50 unique rooms, Destruction physics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying glass-breaking sound effects
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
- 💤 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Premium required to continue from checkpoints
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
- 🎨 Repetitive level design

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly
- Progress not saving properly
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Ability to continue from checkpoints without premium
- Customizable controls and settings


### Mendel's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mendels-quest/id1504770748)

Embark on a unique running, jumping, and punching adventure with Jewish motifs. Travel through time as Mendel, an Orthodox Jew, to collect holy books and complete your mission. This game offers a fun experience with a distinct cultural theme.

**Highlights:** Running, jumping, and punching gameplay, Distinct Jewish cultural motifs, Time machine mechanic, Collect holy books, Engaging narrative

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Books | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Books | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 books | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Hit free?

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

### Is Mendel's Quest free?

Mendel's Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Hit or Mendel's Quest?

Mendel's Quest is rated higher. Smash Hit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Mendel's Quest averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do Smash Hit or Mendel's Quest have ads?

Smash Hit shows ads; Mendel's Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Hit or Mendel's Quest?

Smash Hit ships an update every 2 months, and Mendel's Quest monthly. Most recently, Smash Hit was updated on November 4, 2026 and Mendel's Quest on November 3, 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.*