Comparison

SmashBack!!!! vs Nyaight Runners

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

Head to head
About

SmashBack!!!!

Control a 3D character with simple one-finger swipes to smash bricks. Engage in battles with unique gimmicks and boss fights, all within an Isekai story presented in comic-style demos.

Highlights
  • One-finger swipe controls
  • 3D character control
  • Gimmick-filled blocks
  • Boss battles
  • Comic-style story demos
  • Isekai setting
Features
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> A simple Brick Breaker in which you control a character! Control 3D character and Aim and Smash with a swipe! No complicated controls with just one finger. The tutorial can be completed in only a few minutes! > A wealth of Gimmicks and Battles! The blocks you smash are full of gimmicks! Sometimes you have to dodge enemy attacks or battle with Phenomenal Bosses...! > The Isekai Story is depicted in a comic-style demo! The story, set in a different world, is told in a comic-style demo. The characters and camera move around as if they are jumping out of the frame!

About

Nyaight Runners

Features
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Touch a cat and… you’ll turn into one! A shocking “Nyan-demic” (cat disaster) has begun! Can you survive in this unbearably cute world? The hit anime NIGHT OF THE LIVING CAT is finally becoming a game! Dash away from the swarming adorable cats in an exhilarating run game, while also building your very own cat café! [Game Features] ◆ Simple Controls – Just tap and swipe to play! Team up with friends or players around the world in real-time online co-op runs! ◆ The Nyan-demic System – If the cats catch you… you’ll turn into one! A never-before-seen mechanic where your character transforms into a cat. But hey… maybe becoming a cute cat isn’t so bad? ◆ Over 30 Cats to Collect – With many more being added through updates! Because when it comes to cuteness, there’s no such thing as too much. ◆ Build Your Cat Café – Use the materials you collect while running to place cat goods, furniture, and wallpapers. Customize freely to create the ultimate cozy space for your cats! [Recommended For] Anime fans, cat lovers, run game enthusiasts, cat café admirers, people who love playing with friends… and of course, anyone on Team Cat!

Screenshots

SmashBack!!!!4 screens
Nyaight Runners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmashBack!!!! at every 2 weeks against Nyaight Runners's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. SmashBack!!!! sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Nyaight Runners sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmashBack!!!! ships an update every 2 weeks, Nyaight Runners monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmashBack!!!! versus Nyaight Runners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmashBack!!!!Nyaight Runners
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size677 MB407 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTakashi KumakuraSLOW CURVE CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SmashBack!!!!

Subscriptions1
  • Smasher's VIP Pass$1.991 Month
One-time8
  • Item Pack$0.49
  • Weapon Item3 variants$0.99
  • Head Item3 variants$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Weapon Item$1.99
  • Head Item2 variants$2.99
  • Weapon Item8 variants$2.99
  • Weapon Item$3.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
9 purchases

Nyaight Runners

One-time9
  • 140 Cat Cans$0.99
  • 480 Cat Cans + 20 Bonus$2.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
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  • 1,500 Cat Cans + 150 Bonus$9.99
  • Exclusive Starter Pack$9.99
  • Welcome Back Pack$9.99
  • 3,200 Cat Cans + 400 Bonus$19.99
  • 5,500 Cat Cans + 1,000 Bonus$34.99
  • 11,800 Cat Cans + 2,500 Bonus$69.99

Questions

Is SmashBack!!!! free?
SmashBack!!!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nyaight Runners free?
Nyaight Runners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmashBack!!!! or Nyaight Runners have ads?
Both SmashBack!!!! and Nyaight Runners show ads.
Which is updated more often, SmashBack!!!! or Nyaight Runners?
SmashBack!!!! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nyaight Runners monthly. Most recently, SmashBack!!!! was updated on October 2, 2026 and Nyaight Runners on October 18, 2026.

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