Comparison

Falling Fred Redux vs Smash Glider

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

Head to head
About

Falling Fred Redux

Experience a retro arcade vertical runner where you guide a character in a chaotic freefall. Dodge deadly traps, upgrade skills, and collect power-ups to survive the descent. Unlock new characters and enjoy physics-based mayhem with improved graphics.

Highlights
  • Endless vertical mayhem with dangerous traps
  • Upgradeable skills for enhanced gameplay
  • Physics-based chaos for unpredictable falls
  • Challenge friends for high scores
  • Unlockable character skins
  • Retro visual upgrade
Features
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The Master of Concussions is back for more! After more than 15 years of falling, you could consider this a retro arcade “vertical runner” gem. What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way. But Fred keeps surviving in this classic gross-out chaos, plunging from sky-high heights to the fiery depths in a vertical freefall like no other. Upgrade your skills, collect outrageous power-ups, and unlock a hilarious cast of characters. With improved graphics and all the chaotic fun of the original, this is the ultimate retro experience for daredevils and gory fans alike. Game Features: • Endless vertical mayhem — zoom past dozens of ridiculously dangerous traps. • Upgradeable skills to boost Fred’s speed, resilience, and fall-taming prowess. • Physics-based chaos for unpredictable, hilarious tumbles. • Challenge your friends and prove who’s the ultimate high-score master. • Unlock a crazy collection of skins and show off your style while plummeting. • Relive the classic retro fun with a visual upgrade. Download Falling Fred now and dive into the gross-out vertical madness! No parachutes, just pure irreverent fun!

About

Smash Glider

Features
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Become the Hero in Smash Glider! In a future where AI-driven cities are collapsing under relentless attacks from rogue machines, survival hinges on one unstoppable force - you. The highways between safe zones are infested with deadly drones, malfunctioning defenses, and brutal obstacles. Only the Smash Glider- a high-speed, weaponized sphere - can smash through the chaos and clear the way for vital convoys transporting survivors, critical supplies, and the last hopes of humanity. Gear up and get ready to wreck, dodge, and dominate! Harness the power of your massive wrecking ball to destroy threats from above and below. Your skills will be pushed to the limit—and sharpened—as enemies and challenges grow ever more intense! Your Mission: Take control of the Smash Glider, equipped with energy pulses, impact shields, gravity boosters, and self-repairing tech. Your goals are clear: • Clear the highway before the Allied Convoy arrives—or risk total mission failure. • Collect as many energy orbs as possible to upgrade your abilities and maximize your power. • Score massive points to climb the global leaderboard and prove yourself the ultimate Smash Glider Pilot! Key Features: • Smash & Destroy: Obliterate obstacles and enemy drones with wrecking ball attacks and powerful energy pulses. • Dodge & Evade: Navigate deadly spikes, laser traps, collapsing tunnels, and ambushes with lightning-fast reflexes. • Charge & Upgrade: Gather energy orbs to strengthen your shields, supercharge boosters, and enhance your weapon systems. • Race Against Time: The countdown is on! Clear the road before the convoy hits danger zones—or face devastating failure. • Compete Globally: Score big, climb the leaderboard, and show the world you’re the top Smash Glider! Epic Story Progression: Every level takes you deeper into hostile territory. From evacuating civilians to rescuing scientists carrying crucial AI blueprints, each convoy saved brings humanity closer to survival. Your final mission? Smash a path to humanity’s last stronghold—and decide the fate of the world. Download Smash Glider now—smash your enemies, collect the power, and rise to the top! Humanity is counting on you!

Screenshots

Falling Fred Redux4 screens
Smash Glider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smash Glider at every 5 weeks against Falling Fred Redux's every 4 months. Smash Glider also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Falling Fred Redux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Glider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Falling Fred Redux ships an update every 4 months, Smash Glider every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Falling Fred Redux versus Smash Glider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFalling Fred ReduxSmash Glider
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (157 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings157 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB227 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDedalord S.R.L.Inventrix B.V.

Bugs and requests

Falling Fred Redux

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain characters not appearing
  • UI issues and poor design

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back original characters and art style
  • Restore gore and violent elements
  • Expand character roster

Smash Glider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Falling Fred Redux

One-time10
  • 1,000 Skullies$1.99
  • 2000 Skullies$1.99
  • 3,000 Skullies$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 5500 Skullies$4.99
  • 10,000 Skullies$9.99
  • 11500 Skullies$9.99
  • 30,000 Skullies$19.99
  • 24000 Skullies$19.99
  • 39000 Skullies$29.99
  • 75000 Skullies$49.99
1 purchases

Smash Glider

One-time1
  • NoAds$0.99

Questions

Is Falling Fred Redux free?
Falling Fred Redux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash Glider free?
Smash Glider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Falling Fred Redux or Smash Glider have ads?
Both Falling Fred Redux and Smash Glider show ads.
Which is updated more often, Falling Fred Redux or Smash Glider?
Falling Fred Redux ships an update every 4 months, and Smash Glider every 5 weeks. Most recently, Falling Fred Redux was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smash Glider on October 28, 2026.

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