SHUTTLEstory vs xSmash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHUTTLEstory
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Elevate Your Game with SHUTTLEstory! SHUTTLEstory is the all-in-one platform for badminton players, from recreational enthusiasts to club pros. [Game Recording] Simple Mode: Quickly log wins, losses, and scores. Match Mode: Record detailed stats like Smashes, Net plays, Drops, and Unforced Errors in real-time. [Performance Analysis] Visualize your win rates and shot trends. Track your improvement over time with intuitive charts. [Crew & Community] Create or join a 'Crew' to share match results automatically. Connect with friends and compare stats. [Gear Management] Log your rackets, string tension, and shoes. Keep track of your equipment history. Download SHUTTLEstory and start writing your badminton legacy!
xSmash
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xSmash is built for every badminton player - Singles, Doubles or Mixed Doubles. Track your matches live, rise through the rankings, build your badminton circle and lead your pair to tournament glory. Track Matches Live: Score every rally the moment it happens - points, smashes, net kills, drops, faults, lets and service rotation, all with BWF-compliant rules (21 points, best of 3, deuce). Singles, doubles or mixed, you'll have a complete record of every match you've ever played. AI Match Insights: Walk onto court prepared. Before the first serve, get a full AI preview - win predictions, player spotlights from both sides and everything you need to know before the match begins. Afterward, get intelligent summaries that reveal your strengths and show exactly where to improve. Rise Through the Rankings: Every match moves your SMI (Shuttle Momentum Index) - globally, in your country, your city and among your friends. Earn badges that show exactly what kind of player you are -Smash King, Net Master, Streak Master, Comeback King, Elite Rating and more. Break into the Top 100 and wear the badge. Your Badminton Circle: Find players, make connections and message anyone on the platform directly. Build your badminton circle - partners, rivals and players looking for a game. Tournaments & Glory: Create knockout brackets, league tables or group-and-knockout competitions with auto-generated fixtures and live standings. Run the whole event from one dashboard. Build Your Doubles Partnerships: Create your pairs, track partnership chemistry and discover new partners based on playing-style compatibility. Your pair, your synergy, your story. Download xSmash. Your game starts here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: xSmash at none against SHUTTLEstory's shown. SHUTTLEstory's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SHUTTLEstory ships an update every 2 days, xSmash every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHUTTLEstory | xSmash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jihee Han | Aakash Sharma |
In-app purchases
SHUTTLEstory
No in-app purchases
xSmash
No in-app purchases









