# Smash Master ! vs Squish the Snack Critters

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squish the Snack Critters at 100% against Smash Master !'s 38%. Squish the Snack Critters also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Smash Master !'s advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 4) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Squish the Snack Critters 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 4, 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 100% of Squish the Snack Critters's.

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, Squish the Snack Critters every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Master ! | Squish the Snack Critters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-the-snack-critters/id922848555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) | [F Permadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/442311898) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Master !

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

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Family, #135 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


### Squish the Snack Critters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-the-snack-critters/id922848555)

Tap to crush invading critters and bugs that steal your food. This game offers a fun way to release stress by squishing them into goo. Defend your snacks through over 50 colorful levels with various challenging insects.

**Highlights:** Tap to squish critters, Defend your food, 50+ levels, Colorful graphics, Variety of challenging levels, Power-ups

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Master ! free?

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

### Is Squish the Snack Critters free?

Squish the Snack Critters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Master ! or Squish the Snack Critters?

Squish the Snack Critters is rated higher. Smash Master ! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Squish the Snack Critters averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Smash Master ! or Squish the Snack Critters have ads?

Both Smash Master ! and Squish the Snack Critters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Master ! or Squish the Snack Critters?

Smash Master ! ships an update every 5 months, and Squish the Snack Critters every 9 months. Most recently, Smash Master ! was updated on November 9, 2026 and Squish the Snack Critters on November 1, 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.*