# Smash Ping vs Hunter Assassin

Smash Ping and Hunter Assassin both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Smash Ping's written reviews are positive against 37% of Hunter Assassin's. Smash Ping also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Hunter Assassin's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (399K vs 22). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hunter Assassin sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Smash Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smash Ping against 4.6 for Hunter Assassin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter Assassin has 399K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Smash Ping's written reviews are positive against 37% of Hunter Assassin's.

Smash Ping ships an update every 25 months, Hunter Assassin every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Ping | Hunter Assassin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-ping-pong/id649758437/reviews) | **[4.6 (399K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-assassin/id1479587574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **399K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 14 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [marge co., ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331850369) | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Ping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-ping-pong/id649758437)

Practice table tennis for an upcoming high school match. Master return shots by tapping the screen at the right moment to defeat your classmate and captain of the table tennis club. Heal by returning glowing green shots and aim to become the hero of your class.

**Highlights:** Tap-based return shots, Health recovery mechanic, Challenging AI opponent, High school sports theme, Simple game over condition

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hunter Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-assassin/id1479587574)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced stealth game where you play as a hunter with a deadly knife. Complete challenging missions, avoid traps, and strategically eliminate enemies to collect rewards and unlock new characters. Master your skills to become the ultimate assassin.

**Highlights:** Stealth gameplay, Knife combat, Enemy elimination, Trap activation, Character unlocking, Mission completion, Reward collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Crystal Pack Mini 1 | $0.59 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack Mini 3 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive premium option

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent level difficulty

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety
- Ability to hide bodies
- New map styles
- Offline mode without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Ping free?

Smash Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hunter Assassin free?

Hunter Assassin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Ping or Hunter Assassin?

Hunter Assassin is rated higher. Smash Ping averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Hunter Assassin averages 4.6 from 399K ratings.

### Do Smash Ping or Hunter Assassin have ads?

Hunter Assassin shows ads; Smash Ping does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Ping or Hunter Assassin?

Smash Ping ships an update every 25 months, and Hunter Assassin every 8 days. Most recently, Smash Ping was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hunter Assassin on November 7, 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.*