Comparison

Smash Ball! vs Squid Game

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

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About

Smash Ball!

Engage in fast-paced, strategic PvP sports battles. Master timing and skill to outplay opponents, customize your character, and unlock special abilities. Compete in various game modes and climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced multiplayer PvP battles
  • Friendly Smash Mode for challenging friends
  • Character and gear customization
  • Unlockable special abilities and passives
  • Multiple game modes (Wall Smash, Deathmatch, Duels)
  • Progression and leaderboard climbing
Features
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Step into the arena and dominate the action in Smash Ball, the ultimate PvP sports game where precision and strategy determine victory. Smash, hit, and outplay your opponents in fast-paced multiplayer battles that keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you’re competing online or challenging friends, every match is a test of timing and skill! Smash Ball Features: ◉ Thrilling Action Experience intense battles where every hit counts! Time your shots perfectly to accelerate the ball and deliver devastating smashes. Whether you're a fan of sports games or looking for competitive PvP games, Smash Ball is your ultimate arena. ◉ Friendly Smash Mode Invite your friends for epic showdowns! Create a game, share a unique code, and engage in real-time multiplayer matches. Prove your skills and earn the bragging rights in this exciting ball smash challenge. ◉ Collect Smashers! Unlock, collect and upgrade all types of smashers! Each come with abilities and skills unique to their own and are further customizable with gear to ensure you can outclass your competition. ◉ Dynamic Smash Gameplay Master the art of timing! Land a perfect smash to send the ball hurtling at incredible speeds, forcing your opponent to miss and take heavy damage. Precision is the key to victory in this high-speed sports game. ◉ Progression and Special Abilities Unlock game-changing special abilities and passives tailored to your play style. Earn rewards, level up, and equip better gear as you climb the ranks and dominate the leaderboards. ◉ Multiple Game Modes Explore a variety of exciting game modes that keep the action fresh and engaging. Test your skills in Wall Smash, survive the chaos of Deathmatch, or challenge opponents in classic duels. Each mode offers unique rules and challenges to push your gameplay to the next level. ◉ Smash Your Way to the Top Compete in high-stakes matches, outplay your rivals, and claim victory in this adrenaline-filled online game. With quick matches and strategic depth, Smash Ball is the ultimate multiplayer sports experience. Ready to take on the world and smash your way to victory? Download Smash Ball now and enjoy the most exciting PvP sports game on mobile. Master the ball smash, challenge friends, and become the undisputed champion!

About

Squid Game

Experience thrilling multiplayer survival games inspired by a popular series. Compete in deadly challenges, form crews, and customize your character to outlast opponents. No subscription required to play.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer battle royale
  • Iconic game challenges
  • Crew formation and chat
  • Character customization
  • Unlockable games and features
  • Special items for competitive edge
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NO NETFLIX MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome to try Red Light, Green Light, Dalgona and more. You win some, you die some. Use skill and killer instinct to survive twisted competitions in this multiplayer action game inspired by the hit series. Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer battle royale game. Play Red Light, Green Light or Glass Bridge — and more iconic games from the series — with friends (or enemies) online. See if you have what it takes to outlast and defeat all the other players in each twisted contest. With deadly challenges you'll recognize from all three seasons of "Squid Game" and more new games inspired by classic childhood activities, each round is a dark trip down memory lane. Can you make it through playtime alive? NEW UPDATES FOR SEASON 3: • Try out three completely new game types, from a deadly Hide & Seek labyrinth to a sky-high version of Squid Game — plus new characters and weapons. • Frenemies forever: Form a regular Crew of players to collaborate and compete together. Use new chat features to hang out and talk strategy with other players. • Netflix members can unlock new content and earn unique Play-Along rewards in the game by watching episodes of "Squid Game" Season 3. BRING "SQUID GAME" TO LIFE • Find out how long you'd survive as a "Squid Game" contestant by playing Red Light, Green Light, Glass Bridge, Dalgona and more lethal games. • Use special items to gain a competitive edge. Get a boost from dalgona candy or stun someone with a well-aimed dodgeball. • Are you a natural Front Man, or more of a Geum-ja? Choose the perfect character and express yourself in this online battle royale with a huge range of outfits, animations and emoji reactions. NO-MERCY MULTIPLAYER MAYHEM • Play with up to 32 of your friends in Party mode and team up against online opponents in each multiplayer tournament — but always be prepared for betrayal. • Fast online multiplayer matchmaking brings you into each round of the battle royale in seconds. • Die early, but want to see who survives? Spectator mode lets your ghostly presence stay and watch the next round of Red Light, Green Light unfold. THE ONLY WAY OUT IS UP • Climb the Squid Ladder as you compete in multiplayer contests and complete challenges, unlocking new games and features as your rank rises. • Spend hard-won (virtual) cash and tokens to collect new characters, outfits and more rewards that will let you strut your stuff in the arena. • Keep your survival skills sharp with special events inspired by whatever's new in the "Squid Game" universe. - Created by Boss Fight, a Netflix Game Studio.

Screenshots

Smash Ball!4 screens
Squid Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squid Game at none against Smash Ball!'s shown. Smash Ball!'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Smash Ball! sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Squid Game sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Smash Ball! against 4.8 for Squid Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 40K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Smash Ball!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Squid Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smash Ball! versus Squid Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmash Ball!Squid Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)4.8 (40K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews45.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K40K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB2.1 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETINetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Smash Ball!

All ratings14,163 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral14.2%
Negative45.5%

Squid Game

All ratings39,844 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2,911 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral12.8%
Negative41.7%

User reviews

Smash Ball!

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun concept
  • 💯 Great for casual play
  • 🎨 Impressive visuals

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Lack of real multiplayer
  • 🤖 Opponents are bots
  • 🤑 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🕰️ Progression slows down
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades

Squid Game

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Captures the essence of Squid Game
  • 🎨 Great visuals and character customization
  • 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues and server problems
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive and glitchy controls
  • 🔍 Lack of controller support
  • 💰 Unfair ranking system and trophy loss

Bugs and requests

Smash Ball!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent hit detection
  • Matchmaking issues
  • Crashes and performance problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add online multiplayer
  • Implement leaderboards and tournaments
  • Improve progression system
  • Introduce more game modes

Squid Game

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay
  • Inconsistent game mechanics (e.g., Red Light, Green Light)
  • Inability to progress past certain levels due to glitches
  • Incorrect tracking of weekly objectives

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more original games from the Squid Game series
  • Implement a friends list and party system
  • Introduce a leaderboard and competitive modes
  • Improve the difficulty and variety of the games

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Smash Ball!

One-time19
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
  • Some Gems$1.99
  • Special Offer $1.99$1.99
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  • Special Offer $2.99$2.99
  • Special Offer $3.99$3.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Smash Pass$5.99
  • Epic Tri-Sword Pack$6.99
  • Special Offer $8.99$8.99
  • Hat of Gems$9.99
  • Legendary Chest Pack$9.99
  • Special Offer $9.99$9.99
  • Special Offer $10.99$10.99
  • Legendary Costume Pack$12.99
  • Mythic Costume Pack$15.99
  • Bag of Gems$19.99
  • Goblet of Gems$49.99
  • Special Offer $49.99$49.99
  • Duffle of Gems$99.99
1 purchases

Squid Game

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Smash Ball! free?
Smash Ball! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squid Game free?
Squid Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smash Ball! or Squid Game?
Squid Game is rated higher. Smash Ball! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Squid Game averages 4.8 from 40K ratings.
Do Smash Ball! or Squid Game have ads?
Smash Ball! shows ads; Squid Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Smash Ball! or Squid Game?
Smash Ball! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Squid Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smash Ball! was updated on September 29, 2026 and Squid Game on September 29, 2026.

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