# Smash Master ! vs The Bugs Smasher

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Bugs Smasher at 95% against Smash Master !'s 38%. The Bugs Smasher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Smash Master !'s advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (34K vs 33). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Master ! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and The Bugs Smasher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smash Master ! holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Master ! has 34K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Smash Master !'s written reviews are positive against 95% of The Bugs Smasher's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, The Bugs Smasher every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Master ! | The Bugs Smasher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews)** | [3.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bugs-smasher/id1082206677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) | [Sylok Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143208276) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Master !

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

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Free · Family, #171 Top Grossing · 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


### The Bugs Smasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bugs-smasher/id1082206677)

Tap your finger to smash a variety of insects crawling across your screen in this engaging and addictive game. It offers a simple yet captivating experience for all ages, serving as an excellent way to pass the time and develop finger motor skills.

**Highlights:** Smash various ants, bugs, and beetles, Cool graphics and animation, Excellent time-killer, Multiple difficulty levels, Develops finger motorics, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining for kids
- 👍 Great for developing motor skills
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Good for reaction training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes to home screen

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Returns to home screen immediately


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Master ! free?

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

### Is The Bugs Smasher free?

The Bugs Smasher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Master ! or The Bugs Smasher?

Smash Master ! is rated higher. Smash Master ! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while The Bugs Smasher averages 3.4 from 33 ratings.

### Do Smash Master ! or The Bugs Smasher have ads?

Smash Master ! shows ads; The Bugs Smasher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Master ! or The Bugs Smasher?

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, and The Bugs Smasher every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smash Master ! was updated on October 28, 2026 and The Bugs Smasher on October 24, 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.*