# Bento Bugs vs Smash’em Up!

The clearest difference is ads: Bento Bugs at none against Smash’em Up!'s shown. Bento Bugs also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bento Bugs against 5.0 for Smash’em Up!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bento Bugs | Smash’em Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-bugs/id6743186037/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashem-up/id6753736324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 118 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Overnight Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801839957) | [David Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839832764) |

## What reviewers say

### Bento Bugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-bugs/id6743186037)

A fast-paced arcade game where players swipe to slice pests and collect their goo. Developed in a 72-hour game jam, it offers simple controls for quick, engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Swipe to slice, Hold to collect bug goo, Pause and adjust settings, Fast-paced gameplay, Arcade style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Bento Bugs free?

Bento Bugs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash’em Up! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bento Bugs or Smash’em Up!?

Bento Bugs and Smash’em Up! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Bento Bugs or Smash’em Up! have ads?

Smash’em Up! shows ads; Bento Bugs does not.

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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.*