# Cosmo Smash vs Desktop Nard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cosmo Smash at 100% against Desktop Nard's 60%. Cosmo Smash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Desktop Nard's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Nard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cosmo Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cosmo Smash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Nard has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cosmo Smash's written reviews are positive against 60% of Desktop Nard's.

Cosmo Smash ships an update weekly, Desktop Nard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cosmo Smash | Desktop Nard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-smash/id6760900604/reviews)** | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-nard-dice-idle/id6768752993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) | [Abdullah Alhijaily](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751884475) |

## What reviewers say

### Cosmo Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-smash/id6760900604)

Experience a modern take on the classic breakout game, playable across your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Utilize unique power-ups like destructive super balls, lasers, and multi-ball abilities to clear levels while dodging asteroids.

**Highlights:** Breakout-style gameplay, Multiple power-ups (super ball, laser, morph), Playable on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, Avoid in-game asteroids, Retro aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Desktop Nard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-nard-dice-idle/id6768752993)

An idle game where dice with unique stats and skills roll across your screen, automatically farming monsters. Collect loot, unlock skill trees, and explore new worlds to enhance your build and discover synergies.

**Highlights:** Itemized dice with unique stats and skills, Automated monster farming, Endless loot hunting for various items, Prestige system with skill trees, Map exploration for new rewards, Synergy-based build progression

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cosmo Smash free?

Cosmo Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Desktop Nard free?

Desktop Nard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cosmo Smash or Desktop Nard?

Cosmo Smash is rated higher. Cosmo Smash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Desktop Nard averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Cosmo Smash or Desktop Nard have ads?

Neither Cosmo Smash nor Desktop Nard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cosmo Smash or Desktop Nard?

Cosmo Smash ships an update weekly, and Desktop Nard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cosmo Smash was updated on October 31, 2026 and Desktop Nard on October 24, 2026.

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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.*