# Dragon Cee vs SMASH Badminton

The clearest difference is rating: SMASH Badminton at 4.7 against Dragon Cee's 2.0. SMASH Badminton also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 4) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). Dragon Cee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMASH Badminton sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dragon Cee asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMASH Badminton holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMASH Badminton has 5.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Dragon Cee's written reviews are positive against 30% of SMASH Badminton's.

Dragon Cee ships an update fortnightly, SMASH Badminton every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragon Cee | SMASH Badminton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-cee-lo/id666309525/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-badminton/id6503363375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | **30.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 24 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ERX](https://appshunter.io/developer/513941286) | [Smash Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807343382) |

## What reviewers say

### Dragon Cee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-cee-lo/id666309525)

Experience the thrill of Cee-Lo, a classic dice game with a global challenge. Compete to set new world records in this ancient Japanese game.

**Highlights:** Classic Cee-Lo dice game, World record challenges, Ancient Japanese game mechanics, Global competition

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMASH Badminton

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

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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 Dragon Cee free?

Dragon Cee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMASH Badminton free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dragon Cee or SMASH Badminton?

SMASH Badminton is rated higher. Dragon Cee averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SMASH Badminton averages 4.7 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Dragon Cee or SMASH Badminton have ads?

Both Dragon Cee and SMASH Badminton show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dragon Cee or SMASH Badminton?

Dragon Cee ships an update fortnightly, and SMASH Badminton every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dragon Cee was updated on November 6, 2026 and SMASH Badminton 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.*