# Smash Master ! vs Tap n' Pop!

The clearest difference is rating: Tap n' Pop! at 5.0 against Smash Master !'s 4.0. Tap n' Pop! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Smash Master !'s advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 2) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). 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 Tap n' Pop! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tap n' Pop! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Master ! has 35K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, Tap n' Pop! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Master ! | Tap n' Pop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-n-pop/id6450862414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) | [Cromware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695359566) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Master !

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

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Family, #173 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


### Tap n' Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-n-pop/id6450862414)

A cartoon-themed game challenges players to pop as many balloons as possible within a one-minute time limit. Compete against your own high score in this fast-paced arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Balloon popping gameplay, 1-minute time limit, High score tracking, Cartoon theme, Fast-paced action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Master ! free?

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

### Is Tap n' Pop! free?

Tap n' Pop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Master ! or Tap n' Pop!?

Tap n' Pop! is rated higher. Smash Master ! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Tap n' Pop! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smash Master ! or Tap n' Pop! have ads?

Smash Master ! shows ads; Tap n' Pop! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Master ! or Tap n' Pop!?

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, and Tap n' Pop! fortnightly. Most recently, Smash Master ! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tap n' Pop! on October 14, 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.*