# Smash Master ! vs -Bug Smash-

The clearest difference is price: Smash Master ! at Free against -Bug Smash-'s $0.99. Smash Master ! also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (38% vs 0%). -Bug Smash-'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Smash Master ! is free to download; -Bug Smash- costs $0.99 up front. Smash Master ! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. -Bug Smash- asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smash Master ! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Master ! has 31K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Smash Master !'s written reviews are positive against 0% of -Bug Smash-'s.

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, -Bug Smash- every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Master ! | -Bug Smash- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-smash/id1144651213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **37.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) | [Preferred Mobile Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/779885959) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Master !

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

**Currently charting:** #142 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 |
| Fruit Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| Baby Mode | $9.99 | 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


### -Bug Smash-

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-smash/id1144651213)

Smash invading bugs on a lawn by matching their color to the correct spot on the grid. Aim for a high score across four difficulty levels. Protect your house from the creeping pests.

**Highlights:** Bug smashing gameplay, Color-matching mechanics, Grid-filling objective, Four difficulty levels, High score pursuit

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Master ! free?

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

### Is -Bug Smash- free?

-Bug Smash- costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Master ! or -Bug Smash-?

Smash Master ! is rated higher. Smash Master ! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while -Bug Smash- averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smash Master ! or -Bug Smash- have ads?

Smash Master ! shows ads; -Bug Smash- does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Master ! or -Bug Smash-?

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, and -Bug Smash- every 14 months. Most recently, Smash Master ! was updated on September 25, 2026 and -Bug Smash- on June 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.*