# Smash Bugs X vs Smash Master !

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smash Master ! at 38% against Smash Bugs X's 0%. Smash Master ! also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 2) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). Smash Bugs X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Bugs X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smash Master ! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smash Bugs X holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Master ! has 34K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Smash Bugs X's written reviews are positive against 38% of Smash Master !'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smash Bugs X ships an update every 12 months, Smash Master ! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Bugs X | Smash Master ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-bugs-x/id661192037/reviews)** | [4.0 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **37.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 20 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Calcagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/510762783) | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Bugs X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-bugs-x/id661192037)

Tap to smash bugs and ants, but avoid the dangerous red ant. Compete for high scores on the Game Center leaderboard. Features cool graphics and animations, with a dedicated Kids mode.

**Highlights:** Bug smashing gameplay, Avoid dangerous red ants, Game Center leaderboard integration, Kids mode available, Cool graphics and animations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smash Bugs X | $1.99 | one-time |


### Smash Master !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Family, #152 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

A fun, colorful, and addictive game for all ages where players smash bugs. Be careful not to miss too many or hit the wrong ones to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Smash all bugs except the black one, Miss limit of 2, Avoid missing the big red bug, Classic mode, Baby mode, Endless mode, Funny mode

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| Funny Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Candy Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Endless | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun for everyone
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Keeps kids entertained
- 👍 Good for toddlers and babies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of ads
- 💰 Expensive for full features
- 🐛 Glitchy/crashes
- 🐛 Sound issues
- 🐛 Misleading about ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Sound not working
- Ads still show up after purchase
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More game modes
- Better parental controls
- Improved family sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Bugs X free?

Smash Bugs X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smash Master ! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smash Bugs X or Smash Master !?

Smash Bugs X is rated higher. Smash Bugs X averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smash Master ! averages 4.0 from 34K ratings.

### Do Smash Bugs X or Smash Master ! have ads?

Smash Master ! shows ads; Smash Bugs X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Bugs X or Smash Master !?

Smash Bugs X ships an update every 12 months, and Smash Master ! every 5 months. Most recently, Smash Bugs X was updated on October 18, 2026 and Smash Master ! on October 25, 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.*