Comparison

Microtrip vs Smashy Duo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Microtrip

Navigate a creature's body in this physics-based arcade game. Dodge monsters, eat cells to survive, and collect power-ups. Its procedurally generated levels offer endless replayability and a unique challenge.

Highlights
  • Soft-body physics
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Power-up pills
  • Tilt or touch controls
  • Smooth 60fps graphics
Features
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"Simple, squashy and with plenty of just-one-more-go addictiveness." – The Guardian "Microtrip is a simple, cheerful little physics-based arcade game" – 148apps "Microtrip Adds Science Into Fun Gameplay" – Cult of Mac "it’s proving to be quite a fun inclusion on my iPhone." – AppAdvice Microtrip is a physics arcade game set inside the body of a strange creature. Its unique soft-body physics and the procedural generated levels make the game different and challenging every time you play. The goal is simple: go as deep as possible. For completing such a task you need to dodge the monsters as well as eating the white cells that are keeping you alive. The game is punctuated by special pills that give the blob a weird yet amazing power. How far can you go? Packed with cool features: - Realistic soft-body physics - Smooth graphics at 60fps - Two control schemes: tilt or touch - Awesome super bonus pills - Procedurally generated levels

About

Smashy Duo

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
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Smashy Duo is an unique fast-paced arcade action game where you control 2 Heroes to hit as many monsters before one of them was knocked off from the stage. Smashy Duo features a simple tap control where anyone can easily pick up and play without going through complex tutorials. Over 100 Heroes to be unlocked where everyone has their own unique appearance and sound effect. Additionally, Smashy Duo includes 5 unique Power-Ups to enhance the excitement that lies in every single match that you play. Be warned that this could be one of the most addictive games of all time. Feature Highlights: - Fast-paced, action-packed, unique, and challenging gameplay experience - Intuitive and simplest tap control - Engaging Story Mode - Campaign Mode with 50 levels of challenge - Intense yet satisfying Boss Fight - Over 100 Heroes to be unlocked - 5 upgradable Power-Ups - Different sets of Monsters and Stages to be unlocked - Stunning soundtrack and effect - Game Center Achievements Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter to get the latest development news from us! fb.com/bigfrostgames twitter.com/bigfrostgames

Screenshots

Microtrip4 screens
Smashy Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smashy Duo at 4.8 against Microtrip's 4.5. Smashy Duo also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Microtrip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smashy Duo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smashy Duo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 904 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Microtrip's written reviews are positive against 94% of Smashy Duo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Microtrip versus Smashy Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrotripSmashy Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (904 ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9041.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB322 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriple Trip StudioBig Frost Games

Customer experience

Microtrip

All ratings904 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.4%

Smashy Duo

All ratings1,231 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%

User reviews

Microtrip

From 904 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Cute and fun game
  • 🎨 Smooth and colorful graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable music
  • 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
  • 🏆 Addictive and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🕹️ Awkward controls
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Levels too difficult to progress

Smashy Duo

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🐛 Glitchy when registering input

Bugs and requests

Microtrip

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Getting stuck in level geometry
  • Inconsistent high score tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize character
  • More power-ups and upgrades
  • Additional game modes
  • Improved collision detection

Smashy Duo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • More levels or new mechanics
  • Add bosses into endless mode
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Story mode with boss battles
  • Campaign mode
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  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to swap duos
  • Add Sans and Papyrus as a duo
  • Add more Star Wars characters
  • Option to remove screen shake

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Microtrip

One-time1
  • Remove AdsFree
8 purchases

Smashy Duo

One-time8
  • Pile of Coins$0.99
  • Limited Time Bundle$1.99
  • Coin Doubler$2.99
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  • Starter Bundle Original Price$3.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Bag of Coins Original Price$7.99
  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Chest of Coins Original Price$19.99

Questions

Is Microtrip free?
Microtrip 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, Microtrip or Smashy Duo?
Smashy Duo is rated higher. Microtrip averages 4.5 out of 5 from 904 ratings, while Smashy Duo averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Microtrip or Smashy Duo have ads?
Both Microtrip and Smashy Duo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Microtrip or Smashy Duo?
Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, and Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Microtrip was updated on September 22, 2026 and Smashy Duo on July 22, 2026.

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