# Gravity Sand Balls vs Captain Smash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Captain Smash at 88% against Gravity Sand Balls's 0%. Captain Smash also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Gravity Sand Balls's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gravity Sand Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Captain Smash sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gravity Sand Balls ships an update every 5 months, Captain Smash every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gravity Sand Balls | Captain Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-smash/id6783261848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atta Mohi Ud Din](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653234972) | [MOBILEVERSE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890183787) |

## What reviewers say

### Gravity Sand Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-sand-balls/id6450699116)

Guide sand balls into a container by digging paths and avoiding obstacles. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, collect points to unlock new ball shapes, and enjoy a visually appealing and relaxing gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Digging sand to create paths, Guiding balls into a container, Avoiding traps and obstacles, Collecting points for rewards, Unlocking new ball shapes, No time limit gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $5.99 | one-time |


### Captain Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-smash/id6783261848)

Tap to fire a cannon and knock down stacked objects in this physics-based puzzle game. Strategically use limited cannonballs to clear each level, enjoying satisfying destruction effects and earning coins for boosters. Face increasingly challenging levels and bonus rounds for a true test of skill.

**Highlights:** One-finger tap controls, Knock down various objects, Unique destruction physics, Collect coins and boosters, Challenging levels and bonus rounds

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Captain Pass No Ads Owner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sailor Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Captain Pass Standard | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Captain Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gravity Sand Balls free?

Gravity Sand Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Captain Smash free?

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

### Do Gravity Sand Balls or Captain Smash have ads?

Both Gravity Sand Balls and Captain Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gravity Sand Balls or Captain Smash?

Gravity Sand Balls ships an update every 5 months, and Captain Smash every 5 days. Most recently, Gravity Sand Balls was updated on October 24, 2026 and Captain Smash on October 27, 2026.

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