Comparison

Smash’em Up! vs Starfall Siege

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

Head to head
About

Smash’em Up!

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
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Smash’em Up! – Fast-Paced Bug Tapping Mayhem! Developed by Nocturnal Vision, an indie game studio based in Alaska. How fast are your reflexes? Tap, smash, and combo your way through endless waves of bugs in this addictive arcade tapper! Test your timing, and rack up insane scores in the ultimate reflex challenge. Simple to Learn, Hard to Master Just tap the bugs as they appear — sounds easy, right? As you level up, they get faster, smaller, and trickier. Can you keep your cool when the screen swarms with chaos? Avoid the Bombs! Not everything should be smashed! Hit a bomb and you’ll lose points, break your combo, and drop a life. Stay sharp and precise to survive. Build Epic Combos Chain successful taps to boost your combo multiplier! Every five flawless hits raise your score power — but one miss breaks it all. How high can your streak go? Face Legendary Bosses Every few levels, a massive boss bug appears! Tap rapidly to crush it before the timer runs out and claim your bonus. Discover Rare Variants Keep your eyes peeled for rare bug species — each with unique looks and powerful score multipliers. Catch them all to dominate the boards! Game Features • Intuitive one-tap controls — easy to pick up, hard to master • Endless progression with increasing challenge • Skill-based combo system rewards precision • Boss battles every few levels • Satisfying particle effects and haptic feedback • Original sound effects and retro arcade vibes • Local high-score tracking • Classic arcade mode (more modes coming soon!) Perfect For • Quick gaming sessions on the go • Reflex training and hand-eye coordination • Competitive players chasing high scores • Fans of arcade, tap, and reaction-based games Smash. Combo. Dominate. Download Smash’em Up! now and prove you have what it takes to become the ultimate bug smasher!

About

Starfall Siege

Features
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Starfall Siege is a retro-style arcade shooter built for mobile - fast, frenetic, and endlessly replayable. Pilot your spaceship through dozens of phases across multiple themed worlds and story arcs: frozen tundras, volcanic rifts, digital voids, ancient sanctums, raging storms, and more. Every world ends with a unique boss battle, each with its own attack pattern and pixel-art design. A diverse roster of enemy types stands between you and victory. Face armored invaders, invisible phantoms, erratic berserkers, drone-deploying carriers, mine-laying bombers, and shielded guardians - each requiring a different strategy to defeat. Power up your ship with collectible upgrades: triple shots, piercing lasers, plasma cannons, freeze blasts, shields, magnets, and more. Combine them wisely - the right loadout can mean the difference between survival and destruction. One carefully tuned challenge: 48 phases across 12 worlds that ramp from relaxed to frantic. Fun from the first wave, and beatable once you learn every boss. Unlock spaceships with their own perks and make your pilot yours. Climb the Game Center leaderboard, earn 13 achievements, and discover every enemy, boss, and power-up in the in-game Codex. FEATURES * Multiple themed worlds across evolving story arcs * Unique boss battles with distinct attack mechanics * Diverse enemy types with different behaviors * Power-ups to collect and combine mid-run * 48 phases across 12 worlds, each ending in a boss fight * Unlockable spaceships, each with its own perk * Game Center leaderboard and 13 achievements * In-game Codex - learn about every enemy and power-up * Retro pixel-art visuals and synthesized chiptune soundtrack * Smooth gameplay on 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays Old school soul. New school speed. The invasion has begun.

Screenshots

Smash’em Up!4 screens
Starfall Siege4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smash’em Up! at none against Starfall Siege's 8. Smash’em Up! also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Starfall Siege's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Starfall Siege sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Smash’em Up! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smash’em Up! ships an update every 2 weeks, Starfall Siege weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smash’em Up! versus Starfall Siege: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmash’em Up!Starfall Siege
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB54 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDavid SmithKevin de Oliveira Bruno

In-app purchases

None

Smash’em Up!

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Starfall Siege

One-time8
  • Celestial Ship$0.99
  • Reaper Ship$0.99
  • Tempest Ship$0.99
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  • Phantom Ship$0.99
  • Specter Ship$0.99
  • Viper Ship$0.99
  • Titan Ship$0.99
  • All Ships Bundle$2.99

Questions

Is Smash’em Up! free?
Smash’em Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starfall Siege free?
Starfall Siege is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smash’em Up! or Starfall Siege have ads?
Both Smash’em Up! and Starfall Siege show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smash’em Up! or Starfall Siege?
Smash’em Up! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Starfall Siege weekly. Most recently, Smash’em Up! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Starfall Siege on October 25, 2026.

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