# Captain Smash vs Smash Down

Captain Smash and Smash Down both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Captain Smash's written reviews are positive against 56% of Smash Down's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Captain Smash sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Down sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Captain Smash against 4.7 for Smash Down. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Captain Smash's written reviews are positive against 56% of Smash Down's.

Captain Smash ships an update every 5 days, Smash Down every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain Smash | Smash Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-smash/id6783261848/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-down-blast-it-away/id6792969650/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 432 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILEVERSE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890183787) | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## What reviewers say

### Captain Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-smash/id6783261848)

Use a cannon to knock down stacked objects in this physics-based puzzle game. Strategically fire to clear each level before running out of ammunition, enjoying satisfying destruction effects and challenging bonus rounds. Earn coins and boosters to overcome difficult piles.

**Highlights:** One-finger tap to fire, Knock down various objects, Unique destruction physics, Earn coins and boosters, Challenging bonus rounds, Satisfying destruction effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Captain Pass No Ads Owner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sailor Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Captain Pass Standard | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Captain Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Smash Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-down-blast-it-away/id6792969650)

Engage in satisfying destruction with a physics-based puzzle game. Aim your cannon to blast through hundreds of levels, triggering chain reactions and clearing stages with precision and strategy. Enjoy vibrant visuals and rewarding gameplay for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique levels, Realistic physics-based destruction, Chain reaction gameplay, Precision aiming and timing, Vibrant 3D graphics, Easy one-touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| infiniteshot_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| bigcannon_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| hardclearoffer_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| levelendoffer_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| coinpack01a_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| levelendoffer2_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| specialbundle_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| levelendoffer3_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| smallbundle_5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| coinpack02a_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| basicbdl_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| noads001_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| noadsforever_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| coinpack03a_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| premiumbdl_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| coinpack04a_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| coinpack05a_54.99 | $54.99 | one-time |
| coinpack06a_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Captain Smash free?

Captain Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smash Down free?

Smash Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Captain Smash or Smash Down?

Captain Smash is rated higher. Captain Smash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Smash Down averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Captain Smash or Smash Down have ads?

Both Captain Smash and Smash Down show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Captain Smash or Smash Down?

Captain Smash ships an update every 5 days, and Smash Down every 6 days. Most recently, Captain Smash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smash Down on October 31, 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.*