# Rainbow Balls Loop vs Smash Down

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbow Balls Loop at none against Smash Down's 16. Smash Down's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 23) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Down sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Rainbow Balls Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rainbow Balls Loop against 4.7 for Smash Down. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Down has 2.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rainbow Balls Loop ships an update fortnightly, Smash Down every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainbow Balls Loop | Smash Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-balls-loop/id6786725086/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-down-blast-it-away/id6792969650/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 335 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewPubCo, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809159) | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainbow Balls Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-balls-loop/id6786725086)

Engage in a satisfying color sorting puzzle where you tap to release balls and group them by color for customers. Navigate challenging levels with unique mechanics, tunnels, and gates. Enjoy offline play and helpful boosters to become the ultimate sorting master.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting gameplay, Strategic level challenges, Satisfying visual feedback, Hundreds of evolving levels, Handy in-game boosters, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 Rainbow Balls Loop free?

Rainbow Balls Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash Down free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rainbow Balls Loop or Smash Down?

Rainbow Balls Loop is rated higher. Rainbow Balls Loop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Smash Down averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Rainbow Balls Loop or Smash Down have ads?

Both Rainbow Balls Loop and Smash Down show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rainbow Balls Loop or Smash Down?

Rainbow Balls Loop ships an update fortnightly, and Smash Down every 5 days. Most recently, Rainbow Balls Loop was updated on October 8, 2026 and Smash Down on October 18, 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.*