# Touch the Ladybug vs Smash Master !

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Touch the Ladybug at 93% against Smash Master !'s 38%. Touch the Ladybug also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Smash Master !'s advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 126) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Master ! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Touch the Ladybug asks for nothing beyond the download.

Touch the Ladybug holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Master ! has 35K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Touch the Ladybug's written reviews are positive against 38% of Smash Master !'s.

Touch the Ladybug ships an update every 8 months, Smash Master ! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch the Ladybug | Smash Master ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-the-ladybug/id680249935/reviews)** | [4.0 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 37.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 13 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Herrera Solas](https://appshunter.io/developer/435741052) | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) |

## What reviewers say

### Touch the Ladybug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-the-ladybug/id680249935)

This is a simple game designed for very young children, starting from six months old. Babies can interact by touching a ladybug, which then moves to a new location on the screen. It's a straightforward and engaging experience for infants.

**Highlights:** Simple touch interaction, Ladybug animation, Designed for infants, Easy to use, Engaging for babies

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive for babies
- 👶 Highly engaging for infants and toddlers
- 🌟 Great for developing hand-eye coordination
- 🚫 No ads mentioned positively
- 🌈 Visually appealing with contrasting colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Can become boring quickly for some
- 🤷‍♀️ Difficulty exiting the game/menu
- 🔊 Lack of sound effects or music for some users
- ✋ Accidental screen gestures closing the app
- 🤔 Too simple for older children

**Reported bugs**

- No sound from the ladybug
- App closes when baby swipes screen
- Accidentally hitting ads

**Requested features**

- Add a button to exit to the menu
- Option to lock the screen
- More games like this with different animals
- Adjustable speed of the ladybug
- Different animals/characters


### Smash Master !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

A fun, colorful, and addictive game for all ages where players smash bugs. Be careful not to miss too many or hit the wrong ones to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Smash all bugs except the black one, Miss limit of 2, Avoid missing the big red bug, Classic mode, Baby mode, Endless mode, Funny mode

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| Funny Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Candy Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Endless | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun for everyone
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Keeps kids entertained
- 👍 Good for toddlers and babies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of ads
- 💰 Expensive for full features
- 🐛 Glitchy/crashes
- 🐛 Sound issues
- 🐛 Misleading about ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Sound not working
- Ads still show up after purchase
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More game modes
- Better parental controls
- Improved family sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touch the Ladybug free?

Touch the Ladybug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash Master ! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Touch the Ladybug or Smash Master !?

Touch the Ladybug is rated higher. Touch the Ladybug averages 4.4 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Smash Master ! averages 4.0 from 35K ratings.

### Do Touch the Ladybug or Smash Master ! have ads?

Smash Master ! shows ads; Touch the Ladybug does not.

### Which is updated more often, Touch the Ladybug or Smash Master !?

Touch the Ladybug ships an update every 8 months, and Smash Master ! every 5 months. Most recently, Touch the Ladybug was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smash Master ! on November 3, 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.*