Comparison

Skewer Time vs UFOスマッシュ

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

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About

Skewer Time

Experience a unique match-3 puzzle game where you manage a skewer shop. Combine and grill various ingredients to create delicious skewers and complete challenging levels. It's a test of strategy and quick decision-making to delight food lovers.

Highlights
  • Match-3 skewer elimination
  • Ingredient selection and grilling
  • Diverse levels with unique objectives
  • Strategic use of in-game items
  • Variety of skewer types
  • Tests strategy and reaction time
Features
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Welcome to “Skewer Time,” where you can experience a unique match-3 challenge and become a true skewer master! Here, you will take on the role of a skewer shop owner, personally selecting various ingredients. Through careful combination and grilling, you will delight food lovers with an unforgettable feast. Whether it’s the fragrant grilled meats, succulent seafood, or uniquely flavored vegetable skewers, your skillful hands will unleash their delicious magic! Gameplay Move and arrange three identical skewers together to eliminate them. Plan your space flexibly and use various tools and special items to complete level challenges! Game Features A wide variety of skewer types: From classic chicken skewers to creative seafood skewers, each ingredient is meticulously designed, bringing colorful and flavorful delights to your grill! Diverse levels and challenge objectives: Each level has its own unique mission, from move limits to special elimination mechanisms, ensuring every challenge is full of surprises and variables! Clever use of items for easy wins: Take advantage of in-game support items, such as flipping the grill or boosting firepower, to tackle tough challenges and make the game more thrilling and fun! A test of both strategy and reaction: It’s not just about match-3, but also about quick decision-making and skillful arrangement, making every move a key to victory! Here, you’re not just grilling skewers; you’re grilling passion for life. Come and set up your stall: It’s okay if they’re a bit burnt—just sprinkle more cumin!

About

UFOスマッシュ

Features
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空から襲来するUFOを、パチンコで撃ち落とせ! 「UFOスマッシュ!」は、ドット絵のレトロなアーケードシューティング。 指でパチンコを引いて離すだけの直感操作で、地上の人々を守りながら次々と現れるUFOを撃墜していく、 シンプルだけど奥深い一発勝負のゲームです。 ■ かんたん操作、奥深いスコアアタック 引いて、狙って、離す。ルールはたったこれだけ。誰でもすぐに遊べて、でもハイスコアを狙うと止まらない。 スキマ時間の数分に、ちょうどいい中毒性。 ■ コンボ&フィーバーで一気に加点 連続で命中させればコンボが伸び、フィーバー中は得点が跳ね上がる。どこで畳みかけるか、その判断がスコアを左右します。 ■ 守れ、地上の人々 UFOを撃ち逃すと、地上の人々が危険にさらされる。最後の1人になった仲間は、慌てて逃げ回る…。全員を守り切れるか? ■ こだわりのドット絵&BGM 昼と夜が移り変わる空、味のあるピクセルアート、そしてオリジナルBGM「Starward Signal」。 レトロゲームの空気感を丁寧に作り込みました。 ■ こんな人におすすめ ・スキマ時間にサクッと遊べるゲームを探している ・スコアアタック/ハイスコア更新が好き ・レトロなドット絵ゲームが好き ・広告に邪魔されず集中して遊びたい アカウント登録不要。すぐ遊べて、いつでもやめられる。 さあ、あなたはどこまでスコアを伸ばせる?

Screenshots

Skewer Time4 screens
UFOスマッシュ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UFOスマッシュ at none against Skewer Time's 11. Skewer Time's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence 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. Skewer Time sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. UFOスマッシュ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skewer Time ships an update every 10 days, UFOスマッシュ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Skewer Time versus UFOスマッシュ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkewer TimeUFOスマッシュ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (165 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings165 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB2 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChongda LimitedTomoki Kariya

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Skewer Time

One-time11
  • Pack6$0.99
  • Pack12$1.99
  • Pack18$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Removeads$4.99
  • Pack30$4.99
  • Pack68$9.99
  • Pack98$14.99
  • Pack128$19.99
  • Pack198$29.99
  • Pack328$49.99
  • Pack648$99.99
None

UFOスマッシュ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skewer Time free?
Skewer Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UFOスマッシュ free?
UFOスマッシュ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skewer Time or UFOスマッシュ have ads?
UFOスマッシュ shows ads; Skewer Time does not.
Which is updated more often, Skewer Time or UFOスマッシュ?
Skewer Time ships an update every 10 days, and UFOスマッシュ weekly. Most recently, Skewer Time was updated on October 28, 2026 and UFOスマッシュ on September 17, 2026.

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