Comparison

Smash Ball! vs Cursed Carnival

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

Head to head
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

Cursed Carnival

Features
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Step right up — one thumb, one haunted machine, one more run. Cursed Carnival is an easy-to-play arcade survivor set in a spooky fairground. A cursed slot machine fights for you — you just move and dodge. Slip between the monsters, scoop up their souls, and clear the toll before the timer runs out. Simple to pick up, hard to put down. Every few rounds a Guardian shows up. Roll through the carousel, the ghost train, the furnace and beyond — see how far you can go. • EASY ONE-THUMB CONTROLS — drag to move and dodge; your machine attacks on its own. • GET STRONGER FAST — pick a perk after every round and level up mid-fight. • BEAT THE GUARDIANS — flashy bosses with attacks you can learn and dodge. • UNLOCK EVERYTHING — spend souls in the Workshop, collect heroes and lights. • PLAY WHEN YOU LIKE — a run costs one ticket. You hold five, and one comes back every 15 minutes on its own. In a hurry? Watch an ad or spend gems — never required. • A FREE CHEST EVERY DAY — one tap, one optional ad, odds written in plain words on screen: tokens, a ticket, gems, or rarely a light. Spend your gems on tickets, on a second chance mid-run, or on the daily half-price collectible. • MODES THAT OPEN UP — Adventure, Campaign and Tour from the start; Endless unlocks once you reach toll 8. Hand-painted, spooky-cute carnival vibes. Quick runs, big combos, just one more go. Free to play. Optional ads & in-app purchases. Plays offline.

Screenshots

Smash Ball!4 screens
Cursed Carnival4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smash Ball! and Cursed Carnival are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Cursed Carnival sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smash Ball! ships an update every 2 weeks, Cursed Carnival every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Smash Ball! versus Cursed Carnival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmash Ball!Cursed Carnival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB677 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIIllan Knafou

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

Cursed Carnival

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

Cursed Carnival

One-time5
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • 300 Gems$2.99
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  • Barker's Pack$4.99
  • 800 Gems$5.99

Questions

Is Smash Ball! free?
Smash Ball! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cursed Carnival free?
Cursed Carnival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smash Ball! or Cursed Carnival have ads?
Both Smash Ball! and Cursed Carnival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smash Ball! or Cursed Carnival?
Smash Ball! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cursed Carnival every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smash Ball! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cursed Carnival on October 24, 2026.

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