Comparison

Don't Burn vs Smack

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

Head to head
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Don't Burn

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A match that refuses to burn. That's you. Don't Burn is a fast-paced arcade game with two intense modes: THE FALL โ€” Dodge falling flames as you descend through an endless inferno. Swipe to survive. Every second counts. THE LINE โ€” Run along a line of matches to the rhythm. Jump over fire, gaps, and obstacles in sync with the beat. Features: - Two unique game modes - 10 handcrafted levels + endless mode - Fever Mode, Near-Miss combos, Death Replay - Beat-synced gameplay with original soundtrack - Game Center leaderboards - No ads. No data collection. Just fire. How long can you survive without burning?

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Smack

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Smack Em All brings classic, high-energy whack-a-mole arcade action to your iPhone! Dive into vibrant underwater worlds, choose your favorite marine creature, customize your hammer, and see how high you can score in this fast-paced, reflex-testing, family-friendly challenge. Pair the game with the Play Pad Mat and take the action off the screen and into your living room. Step onto the mat, move, react, and smack your way to the highest score for an active arcade experience the whole family can enjoy. 5 DYNAMIC AQUATIC SCENES & CREATURES Play across five beautifully themed ocean environments featuring lively animated sea creatures: Piranha โ€” Quick and snappy, perfect for warming up your reflexes. Shark โ€” Apex predator thrills that keep you on the edge of your seat. Eel โ€” Slithering and slippery targets that test your precision. Octopus โ€” Multi-armed mischief with unpredictable pops. Jellyfish โ€” Floating and pulsating rhythm for true arcade masters. Find your favorite creature and rule the ocean deeps! PLAY ON THE PLAY PAD MAT Turn your living room into an interactive arcade! Pair Smack Em All with the Play Pad Mat and use your movements to interact with the game. Step, move, react, and smack targets as they appear on screen. The Play Pad Mat brings an active, physical dimension to the classic arcade experience, making every round more exciting and engaging. Whether you're playing solo or challenging family and friends, get off the couch and play on the mat! THREE EXCITING GAME MODES Timer Mode โ€” Race against the clock! You have 60 seconds of adrenaline-fueled action to smack as many targets as possible before the buzzer sounds. Every split-second decision counts! Endless Mode โ€” Pure arcade endurance! No timer, no rush โ€” test your focus, chain together massive combos, and see how long you can survive without hitting hazards. CUSTOM HAMMERS & UNDERWATER THEMES Make the game your own! Unlock and equip distinct hammer styles โ€” or challenge yourself with bare-fin smacking โ€” and switch between five colorful underwater backdrops and coral-reef environments. COMBOS, ACCURACY & LOCAL LEADERBOARDS Chain Combos โ€” Land consecutive hits without missing to trigger combo multipliers and send your score skyrocketing. Watch Out for Sea Mines โ€” Not everything popping up is friendly! Avoid explosive bombs โ€” striking one deducts points and breaks your combo streak. Detailed Match Stats โ€” Track your smacks, accuracy percentage, and best combo after every round. High-Score Hall of Fame โ€” Your personal best scores and stats are saved locally on your device. Can you beat your own record? BUILT FOR IPHONE Smack Em All is designed specifically for the iPhone experience: Play Pad Mat Support โ€” Pair with the Play Pad Mat for an active, movement-based way to play. MFi & Bluetooth Game Controller Support โ€” Compatible controllers provide intuitive button controls, with gameplay inputs mapped to the 3ร—3 target grid. 3 Difficulty Settings โ€” Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard to accommodate players of different ages and skill levels. Immersive Audio โ€” Enjoy punchy sound effects and upbeat background music, with easy one-click toggles. FUN FOR EVERYONE Instant pick-up-and-play mechanics with satisfying depth. Whether you're enjoying a quick solo reflex challenge, getting active with the Play Pad Mat, or competing with family and friends, Smack Em All delivers an exciting arcade experience for kids and adults alike. Get ready to move, react, and smack your way to the top! Download Smack Em All now and start smacking!

Screenshots

Don't Burn4 screens
Smack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smack at none against Don't Burn's 7. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Don't Burn sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Smack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Don't Burn versus Smack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDon't BurnSmack
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size73 MB631 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdoardo Maria De SantisGameX Studios

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Don't Burn

One-time7
  • Level 3 - Basalt Hymn$0.99
  • Level 4 - Choir Sirens$0.99
  • Level 5 - Sootlight Choir$0.99
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  • Training Mode$0.99
  • Full Game Bundle$1.99
  • Super Level Bundle$3.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$4.99
None

Smack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Don't Burn free?
Don't Burn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smack free?
Smack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Don't Burn or Smack have ads?
Neither Don't Burn nor Smack shows ads.

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