# Target Smash vs Splash Buster

The clearest difference is update cadence: Splash Buster at every 2 days against Target Smash's every 2 weeks. Splash Buster also leads on chart position (#171 vs unranked) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.9K). Target Smash's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 74%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Target Smash sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Splash Buster sells 11 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 Target Smash against 4.9 for Splash Buster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Buster has 13K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Target Smash's written reviews are positive against 74% of Splash Buster's.

Target Smash ships an update every 2 weeks, Splash Buster every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Target Smash | Splash Buster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/target-smash-physics-puzzle/id6790234413/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-buster/id6793949299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.5% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 390 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) | [Nebula Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795182714) |

## What reviewers say

### Target Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/target-smash-physics-puzzle/id6790234413)

Engage in a satisfying physics-based puzzle game where you aim and throw balls to knock down stacked products on supermarket shelves. Strategically find weak points to create chain reactions and clear each stage.

**Highlights:** Satisfying physics destruction, Smart puzzle strategy, Supermarket shelf smashing, Fun chain reactions, Short, satisfying levels, Easy to learn, tricky to master

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| footballpack_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| staterdeal_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| mysterypack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| valuepack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| moneypack1_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| stepup1_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| lucky1pl1_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| limitedpack_3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| stepup2_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| buyall_6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| moneypack2_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| superdeal_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $7.99 | one-time |
| noads_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| moneypack3_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| megapack_24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Special | $44.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Special With No Ads | $44.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 5 | $54.99 | one-time |


### Splash Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-buster/id6793949299)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Puzzle, #184 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a 3D physics puzzle game where you aim and shoot to strategically destroy structures. Master hundreds of levels by calculating trajectories and triggering chain reactions with limited ammo for satisfying destruction.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D physics simulation, Strategic aiming and trajectory calculation, Chain reaction mechanics, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Diverse destructible materials, Limited ammo tactical gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Treasure Trail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Surfing Season Combo Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mound of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Backpack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shipment of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Target Smash free?

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

### Is Splash Buster free?

Splash Buster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Target Smash or Splash Buster?

Splash Buster is rated higher. Target Smash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Splash Buster averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Target Smash or Splash Buster have ads?

Both Target Smash and Splash Buster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Target Smash or Splash Buster?

Target Smash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Splash Buster every 2 days. Most recently, Target Smash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Splash Buster on November 1, 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.*