Comparison

Shiny Kingdom vs Smash Pops

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

Head to head
About

Shiny Kingdom

Features
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Collect gems to level up your heroes! Unlock cool skills Defeat the enemies and protect your base!

About

Smash Pops

Features
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Ready to smash some colorful blocks? Dive into Smash Pops, a fun and addictive color-matching puzzle game where every shot counts! Tap, shoot and blast matching-color blocks as you plan your moves, manage your balls and clear the board. Think fast, aim smart and keep the fun rolling! Shoot, Match & Smash Tap the balls in your tray and launch them toward the top rail. Match their colors with the blocks and watch them smash away! Plan Every Move Choose your shots wisely. With limited slots available, every move matters. Clear blocks, manage your space and avoid running out of room. Power Up Your Game Use exciting power-ups and special balls to overcome tricky situations and clear the board in style. A Colorful Puzzle Adventure Enjoy vibrant visuals, satisfying block-smashing action and challenging levels that keep you coming back for more. Can You Clear Them All? Test your aim, sharpen your strategy and see how far you can go! Download Smash Pops and start smashing today!

Screenshots

Shiny Kingdom4 screens
Smash Pops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiny Kingdom at none against Smash Pops's 5. Shiny Kingdom also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Smash Pops sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shiny Kingdom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shiny Kingdom ships an update daily, Smash Pops every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Shiny Kingdom versus Smash Pops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiny KingdomSmash Pops
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size218 MB246 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAmirahmad BornaeeSpiel Studios

In-app purchases

None

Shiny Kingdom

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Smash Pops

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Value Pack$9.99
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  • Most Popular Pack$19.99
  • The Ultimate Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Shiny Kingdom free?
Shiny Kingdom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smash Pops free?
Smash Pops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shiny Kingdom or Smash Pops have ads?
Both Shiny Kingdom and Smash Pops show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shiny Kingdom or Smash Pops?
Shiny Kingdom ships an update daily, and Smash Pops every 9 days. Most recently, Shiny Kingdom was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smash Pops on November 1, 2026.

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