# Mobfish Hunter vs Smashy Duo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Smashy Duo at 1.2K against Mobfish Hunter's 122. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobfish Hunter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Smashy Duo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mobfish Hunter against 4.8 for Smashy Duo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smashy Duo has 1.2K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Mobfish Hunter's written reviews are positive against 94% of Smashy Duo's.

Mobfish Hunter ships an update every 2 months, Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobfish Hunter | Smashy Duo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobfish-hunter/id714636141/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashy-duo/id1222275061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.3% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [Big Frost Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131422574) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobfish Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobfish-hunter/id714636141)

Embark on an addictive fishing adventure in a polluted future where mutated fish threaten the oceans. Equip powerful weapons and utilities to hunt these dangerous creatures, upgrade your gear, and compete with hunters worldwide.

**Highlights:** Mutated Mobfish species, Over 110 challenging levels, Nine upgradeable weapons, Customizable utilities, Helpful companion creature, Global leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phinny (Evolved) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sidewinder | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ghost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 💡 Unique and creative game concept
- ⏱️ Great for short gaming sessions
- 🎯 Challenging and engaging progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Extremely slow coin earning rate
- 💸 Upgrade costs are too expensive
- ⚡ Limited energy system (only 5)
- 🎬 Intrusive pop-up prompts mid-gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch after update
- Game crashes after completing first round
- App won't load on WiFi connection
- Crashes on AppXplore page
- Endless loading screen on startup

**Requested features**

- Daily reward system for consistent play
- Joystick control option
- Increased energy capacity or faster recharge
- Cheaper upgrade costs or better coin rewards
- Character customization (different avatars)


### Smashy Duo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashy-duo/id1222275061)

Control two heroes simultaneously in this fast-paced arcade game to defeat monsters. Unlock over 100 unique heroes and utilize power-ups to enhance the challenging gameplay. Enjoy engaging story and campaign modes with boss fights.

**Highlights:** Dual hero control, Over 100 unlockable heroes, 5 unique power-ups, Engaging Story Mode, Campaign Mode with 50 levels, Boss fights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Original Price | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Original Price | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins Original Price | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Childhood game
- 👍 Great casual game
- 👍 Not a money grab
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Simple and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy when registering input

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels or new mechanics
- Add bosses into endless mode
- Multiplayer mode
- Story mode with boss battles
- Campaign mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobfish Hunter free?

Mobfish Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smashy Duo free?

Smashy Duo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobfish Hunter or Smashy Duo?

Smashy Duo is rated higher. Mobfish Hunter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Smashy Duo averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Mobfish Hunter or Smashy Duo have ads?

Both Mobfish Hunter and Smashy Duo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobfish Hunter or Smashy Duo?

Mobfish Hunter ships an update every 2 months, and Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mobfish Hunter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Smashy Duo on October 21, 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.*