# Destroy Shot vs Stage Smash

Destroy Shot and Stage Smash both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Stage Smash's written reviews are positive against 40% of Destroy Shot's. Stage Smash also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 54). Destroy Shot's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destroy Shot sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Stage Smash sells 10 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 Destroy Shot against 4.7 for Stage Smash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stage Smash has 3.7K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Destroy Shot's written reviews are positive against 94% of Stage Smash's.

Destroy Shot ships an update weekly, Stage Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destroy Shot | Stage Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destroy-shot/id6788975548/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-smash/id6804605164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 457 MB | 620 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Cloud Nine Games Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785400667) | [Kite Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878111512) |

## What reviewers say

### Destroy Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destroy-shot/id6788975548)

Engage in a physics-based destruction game where precise aiming and power control lead to satisfying chain reactions. Master intricate levels by understanding real-time collisions and material behaviors to bring down elaborate structures.

**Highlights:** Real physics destruction engine, Precision aiming and power control, Satisfying chain reactions, Intricate spatial puzzles, Vibrant carnival destruction scenes, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Stage Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-smash/id6804605164)

Aim your shots to clear each stage by knocking down all targets. Advance through increasingly challenging formations and enjoy satisfying destruction as you progress. See how many levels you can conquer.

**Highlights:** Stage-by-stage progression, Aim and shoot mechanics, Clear all targets to advance, New formations in each stage, Satisfying smashing physics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destroy Shot free?

Destroy Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stage Smash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Destroy Shot or Stage Smash?

Destroy Shot is rated higher. Destroy Shot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Stage Smash averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Destroy Shot or Stage Smash have ads?

Both Destroy Shot and Stage Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destroy Shot or Stage Smash?

Destroy Shot ships an update weekly, and Stage Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Destroy Shot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stage Smash on November 6, 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.*