# SHREDD vs HARD BANG

The clearest difference is price: SHREDD at Free against HARD BANG's $0.99. SHREDD also leads on ratings volume (880 vs 2). HARD BANG's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SHREDD is free to download; HARD BANG costs $0.99 up front. SHREDD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and HARD BANG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HARD BANG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHREDD has 880 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of SHREDD's written reviews are positive against 100% of HARD BANG's.

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, HARD BANG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHREDD | HARD BANG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (880 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-bang/id1497039260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **880** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chaotic Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/293202011) | [Thomas Lepich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497039259) |

## What reviewers say

### SHREDD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by controlling a shape that can split into two. Dodge spikes and other hazards by scraping the sides, hovering, or squeezing through tight gaps at the last moment.

**Highlights:** Ambidextrous gameplay, Split-in-two mechanic, Spike avoidance challenges, Scrape, hover, and squeeze maneuvers, Fast-paced action

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Unlock plus Bonus Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Unlock, Bonus Themes, plus Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 💎 Great visuals and themes
- 🎨 Colorful and vibrant design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 High score not saving properly
- 🔁 Repetitive music and background
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- 💤 Slow start and ramp-up speed

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent high score tracking
- Lag or performance issues

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize blocks and backgrounds
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Save high scores across sessions


### HARD BANG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-bang/id1497039260)

Control four pads simultaneously to keep a ball within the screen. Destroy or bounce everything else that appears in this challenging reflex-based game. Test your finger-eye coordination in this unique experience.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous four-pad control, Ball bouncing mechanics, Object destruction, Finger-eye coordination challenge, Addictive gameplay loop

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHREDD free?

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

### Is HARD BANG free?

HARD BANG costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHREDD or HARD BANG?

HARD BANG is rated higher. SHREDD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 880 ratings, while HARD BANG averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SHREDD or HARD BANG have ads?

SHREDD shows ads; HARD BANG does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHREDD or HARD BANG?

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, and HARD BANG every 2 months. Most recently, SHREDD was updated on September 26, 2026 and HARD BANG on June 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.*