# Shuffleboard Challenge vs SMASH Badminton

Shuffleboard Challenge and SMASH Badminton both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 30% of SMASH Badminton's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuffleboard Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and SMASH Badminton sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Shuffleboard Challenge against 4.7 for SMASH Badminton. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's written reviews are positive against 30% of SMASH Badminton's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shuffleboard Challenge | SMASH Badminton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-badminton/id6503363375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 5.9K |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **30.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 405 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820934680) | [Smash Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807343382) |

## What reviewers say

### Shuffleboard Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084)

Experience the thrill of indoor shuffleboard with a competitive 2-player game. Aim to score points by landing disks in zones, but beware of falling off the board. Enjoy realistic physics, strategic gameplay, and various environments.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Showdown, Strategic Scoring Zones, Realistic Physics and Controls, Skill-Based Gameplay, Multi-Round Tournaments, Offline and Online Modes, Achievements and Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎮 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Lack of multiplayer
- 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on daily reward
- Progression issues after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add side-to-side puck movement
- Implement sudden death tie-breakers
- Remove repetitive swipe instructions


### SMASH Badminton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-badminton/id6503363375)

Experience realistic badminton physics and engaging 3D gameplay. Compete in global leagues, upgrade your character's stats and gadgets, and customize outfits. Enjoy local multiplayer and challenging missions.

**Highlights:** Awesome 3D gameplay, Global leagues and leaderboards, Character stat and gadget upgrades, Character customization, Local multiplayer, Realistic physics, Missions and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Area Pack 1 | $0.89 | one-time |
| Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Area Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Area Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Area Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 💡 Mimics real-life badminton experience
- 🚀 Addictive and entertaining
- 😊 Positive user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent character movement and timing issues
- 🔥 Overpowered AI opponents at higher levels
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Concerns about playing against bots instead of real players

**Reported bugs**

- Service outs not registering correctly
- Inability to change username
- Trophies and rewards not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More locations and higher trophy brackets
- Tournaments and leagues
- Ability to play against friends
- Improved matchmaking and skill-based matchups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shuffleboard Challenge free?

Shuffleboard Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMASH Badminton free?

SMASH Badminton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shuffleboard Challenge or SMASH Badminton?

SMASH Badminton is rated higher. Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while SMASH Badminton averages 4.7 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Shuffleboard Challenge or SMASH Badminton have ads?

Both Shuffleboard Challenge and SMASH Badminton show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shuffleboard Challenge or SMASH Badminton?

Shuffleboard Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, and SMASH Badminton every 4 weeks. Most recently, Shuffleboard Challenge was updated on November 11, 2026 and SMASH Badminton on November 11, 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.*