# BODYguard vs Smash’em Up!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smash’em Up! at none against BODYguard's 1. BODYguard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BODYguard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smash’em Up! asks for nothing beyond the download.

BODYguard ships an update fortnightly, Smash’em Up! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BODYguard | Smash’em Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashem-up/id6753736324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 184 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gyorgy Szenasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782343304) | [David Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839832764) |

## What reviewers say

### BODYguard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodyguard-cellwars/id6738789934)

Engage in a fast-paced action shooter where you control a powerful immune cell. Target and eliminate invading bacteria and viruses to defend vital organs. Strategically upgrade abilities and complete challenging levels across distinct biomes.

**Highlights:** Control immune cells, Target and eliminate invaders, Upgrade abilities and perks, Multiple game modes, Defend vital organs, Compete on global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Smash’em Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashem-up/id6753736324)

Test your reflexes in this addictive arcade tapper where you tap and smash endless waves of bugs. Build combos, avoid bombs, and face challenging boss battles. Simple to learn but difficult to master, it's perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-tap controls, Endless progression with increasing challenge, Skill-based combo system, Boss battles, Rare bug variants, Local high-score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BODYguard free?

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

### Is Smash’em Up! free?

Smash’em Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BODYguard or Smash’em Up! have ads?

Smash’em Up! shows ads; BODYguard does not.

### Which is updated more often, BODYguard or Smash’em Up!?

BODYguard ships an update fortnightly, and Smash’em Up! every 2 weeks. Most recently, BODYguard was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smash’em Up! on October 30, 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.*