# Smash Ball! vs Squid Game

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Ball! | Squid Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-ball/id6472668382/reviews) | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-game-unleashed/id6498719476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **45.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Ball!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-ball/id6472668382)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Some Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smash Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Epic Tri-Sword Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hat of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Chest Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $10.99 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Costume Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Costume Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Goblet of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Duffle of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent hit detection
- Matchmaking issues
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Implement leaderboards and tournaments
- Improve progression system
- Introduce more game modes


### Squid Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-game-unleashed/id6498719476)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*