# Joking Hazard vs Just Squish

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Joking Hazard at 973 against Just Squish's 4. Joking Hazard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Just Squish's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joking Hazard sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Just Squish sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Just Squish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joking Hazard has 973 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Joking Hazard ships an update every 8 days, Just Squish every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joking Hazard | Just Squish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (973 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joking-hazard-official/id6572296401/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-squish/id6809569149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **973** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 548 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goliath Poland Sp z o.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478930560) | [Kevin Miles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513206413) |

## What reviewers say

### Joking Hazard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joking-hazard-official/id6572296401)

Create hilarious three-panel comic strips by drawing cards and competing with friends. A judge selects the funniest punchline to determine the winner of each round. Enjoy endless comedic combinations with a vast deck of random panels.

**Highlights:** Create three-panel comic strips, Compete against friends, Judge comic strip winners, Large variety of random panels, Easy to learn gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chain Offer 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Jar | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newb Offer T2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Offer 15 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Offer 20 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Level Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Level Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and great game
- 🚀 Immediately given a large variety of cards
- 💡 Not pay to win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/locks up after only two hands
- 🐛 Glitchy music when playing in the background
- 🐛 Crashes when claiming rewards or opening season pass

**Reported bugs**

- Crash/lock up after two hands
- Glitchy music when playing in the background
- Crashes when claiming rewards or opening season pass

**Requested features**

- Lower the level requirement for the deck unlock
- Add the ability to play with friends
- Add private matches with friends
- Add Game Center achievements
- Add the option to play longer rounds


### Just Squish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-squish/id6809569149)

A one-touch survival game where players must time their squeezes to navigate through changing gaps. Manage your charge carefully to survive increasingly complex patterns and achieve high scores. Collect unique characters and tackle daily challenges.

**Highlights:** One-touch hold-and-release gameplay, Procedural gap patterns, Variable squeeze depth and energy management, Fast instant-retry high-score runs, Collectible characters, Daily challenges, Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squishy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Toy Box | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joking Hazard free?

Joking Hazard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Just Squish free?

Just Squish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Joking Hazard or Just Squish?

Just Squish is rated higher. Joking Hazard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 973 ratings, while Just Squish averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Joking Hazard or Just Squish have ads?

Both Joking Hazard and Just Squish show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joking Hazard or Just Squish?

Joking Hazard ships an update every 8 days, and Just Squish every 2 days. Most recently, Joking Hazard was updated on October 30, 2026 and Just Squish on October 31, 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.*