# Smash Down vs Splash Smash

Smash Down and Splash Smash both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Splash Smash's written reviews are positive against 56% of Smash Down's. Smash Down's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Down sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Splash Smash sells 15 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 — 4.7 for Smash Down against 4.7 for Splash Smash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Smash Down's written reviews are positive against 78% of Splash Smash's.

Smash Down ships an update every 6 days, Splash Smash fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Down | Splash Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-down-blast-it-away/id6792969650/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-smash/id6802356233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 297 MB | 641 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) | [Red Rope Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798637789) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Splash Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-smash/id6802356233)

Blast stacked obstacles off floating platforms with powerful cannon shots. Trigger satisfying chain reactions and watch structures tumble into the waves. Progress through increasingly challenging waterside levels with unique formations and tricky targets.

**Highlights:** Cannon shots to blast obstacles, Satisfying destruction chain reactions, Progressive level challenges, Water-based physics gameplay, Target weak points for maximum impact

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Milestone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $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 |
| Ultimate Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Down free?

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

### Is Splash Smash free?

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

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

Splash Smash is rated higher. Smash Down averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Splash Smash averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

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

Both Smash Down and Splash Smash show ads.

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

Smash Down ships an update every 6 days, and Splash Smash fortnightly. Most recently, Smash Down was updated on October 29, 2026 and Splash Smash on October 29, 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.*