Tappy Crab vs Smack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tappy Crab
Tap the screen to guide a crab through an underwater obstacle course. Use bubbles for defense against ocean floor hazards. Enjoy this free-to-play casual arcade experience.
- Tap to change direction
- Avoid ocean floor rocks
- Use bubbles for defense
- Free to play
- Casual arcade gameplay
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A fun, free to play game. Tap the screen to change the direction Crabby runs and help Crabby avoid the rocks on the ocean floor. Jump in a Bubble to defend Crabby from the rocks!
Smack
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Smack Em All brings classic, high-energy whack-a-mole arcade action to your iPhone! Dive into vibrant underwater worlds, choose your favorite marine creature, customize your hammer, and see how high you can score in this fast-paced, reflex-testing, family-friendly challenge. Pair the game with the Play Pad Mat and take the action off the screen and into your living room. Step onto the mat, move, react, and smack your way to the highest score for an active arcade experience the whole family can enjoy. 5 DYNAMIC AQUATIC SCENES & CREATURES Play across five beautifully themed ocean environments featuring lively animated sea creatures: Piranha — Quick and snappy, perfect for warming up your reflexes. Shark — Apex predator thrills that keep you on the edge of your seat. Eel — Slithering and slippery targets that test your precision. Octopus — Multi-armed mischief with unpredictable pops. Jellyfish — Floating and pulsating rhythm for true arcade masters. Find your favorite creature and rule the ocean deeps! PLAY ON THE PLAY PAD MAT Turn your living room into an interactive arcade! Pair Smack Em All with the Play Pad Mat and use your movements to interact with the game. Step, move, react, and smack targets as they appear on screen. The Play Pad Mat brings an active, physical dimension to the classic arcade experience, making every round more exciting and engaging. Whether you're playing solo or challenging family and friends, get off the couch and play on the mat! THREE EXCITING GAME MODES Timer Mode — Race against the clock! You have 60 seconds of adrenaline-fueled action to smack as many targets as possible before the buzzer sounds. Every split-second decision counts! Endless Mode — Pure arcade endurance! No timer, no rush — test your focus, chain together massive combos, and see how long you can survive without hitting hazards. CUSTOM HAMMERS & UNDERWATER THEMES Make the game your own! Unlock and equip distinct hammer styles — or challenge yourself with bare-fin smacking — and switch between five colorful underwater backdrops and coral-reef environments. COMBOS, ACCURACY & LOCAL LEADERBOARDS Chain Combos — Land consecutive hits without missing to trigger combo multipliers and send your score skyrocketing. Watch Out for Sea Mines — Not everything popping up is friendly! Avoid explosive bombs — striking one deducts points and breaks your combo streak. Detailed Match Stats — Track your smacks, accuracy percentage, and best combo after every round. High-Score Hall of Fame — Your personal best scores and stats are saved locally on your device. Can you beat your own record? BUILT FOR IPHONE Smack Em All is designed specifically for the iPhone experience: Play Pad Mat Support — Pair with the Play Pad Mat for an active, movement-based way to play. MFi & Bluetooth Game Controller Support — Compatible controllers provide intuitive button controls, with gameplay inputs mapped to the 3×3 target grid. 3 Difficulty Settings — Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard to accommodate players of different ages and skill levels. Immersive Audio — Enjoy punchy sound effects and upbeat background music, with easy one-click toggles. FUN FOR EVERYONE Instant pick-up-and-play mechanics with satisfying depth. Whether you're enjoying a quick solo reflex challenge, getting active with the Play Pad Mat, or competing with family and friends, Smack Em All delivers an exciting arcade experience for kids and adults alike. Get ready to move, react, and smack your way to the top! Download Smack Em All now and start smacking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smack at none against Tappy Crab's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tappy Crab sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Smack asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tappy Crab | Smack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 631 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dimitri Liapis | GameX Studios Inc |
In-app purchases
Tappy Crab
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 500 Coins$4.99
- 1000 Coins$9.99
Smack
No in-app purchases









