# Smash Master ! vs Smash the bug

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smash the bug at 100% against Smash Master !'s 38%. Smash the bug also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Smash Master !'s advantage is chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, Smash the bug every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Master ! | Smash the bug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) | [Nicola Lauritano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252581472) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Master !

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

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Family, #172 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


### Smash the bug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-bug/id1252581473)

Tap to smash a variety of insects appearing on your screen. Compete to achieve the highest score by quickly and accurately eliminating the pests. Enjoy a simple yet engaging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Insect smashing gameplay, High score tracking, Simple tap controls, Engaging arcade experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Master ! free?

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

### Is Smash the bug free?

Smash the bug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Smash Master ! or Smash the bug have ads?

Smash Master ! shows ads; Smash the bug does not.

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

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, and Smash the bug every 2 months. Most recently, Smash Master ! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Smash the bug on October 10, 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.*