# Smash Ball! vs Protect The Swing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protect The Swing at 100% against Smash Ball!'s 40%. Protect The Swing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Smash Ball!'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Ball! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Protect The Swing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Protect The Swing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Ball! has 14K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Smash Ball!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Protect The Swing's.

Smash Ball! ships an update every 2 weeks, Protect The Swing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Ball! | Protect The Swing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-ball/id6472668382/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-the-swing/id6618142811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [Ninjazz Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761784597) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 $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 |
| Hat of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Chest Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Costume Pack | $15.99 | 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


### Protect The Swing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-the-swing/id6618142811)

Embark on a thrilling mission to save Earth by infiltrating a cultist stronghold or escaping pursuers in an endless hopper. Explore unique levels, battle enemies, unlock upgrades, and discover new weapons and skins in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Story Mode with 26 unique levels, Procedurally generated challenges, Unlockable weapons and skins, Endless hopper gameplay, Dodge themed enemies, Collect in-game coins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ornetto Sword | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soul Strike Sword | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stagger Star Sword | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meta Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Triumph Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Western Sky Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dynasty Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regal Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Ball! free?

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

### Is Protect The Swing free?

Protect The Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Ball! or Protect The Swing?

Protect The Swing is rated higher. Smash Ball! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Protect The Swing averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Smash Ball! or Protect The Swing have ads?

Both Smash Ball! and Protect The Swing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Ball! or Protect The Swing?

Smash Ball! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Protect The Swing fortnightly. Most recently, Smash Ball! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Protect The Swing on October 30, 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.*