# SHREDD vs Downhill Smash

SHREDD and Downhill Smash both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of SHREDD's written reviews are positive against 41% of Downhill Smash's. Downhill Smash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 891). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHREDD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Downhill Smash sells 10 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 SHREDD against 4.8 for Downhill Smash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downhill Smash has 22K ratings behind it against 891, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of SHREDD's written reviews are positive against 41% of Downhill Smash's.

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, Downhill Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHREDD | Downhill Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-smash/id1586265901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 891 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 382 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chaotic Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/293202011) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## 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


### Downhill Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-smash/id1586265901)

Roll downhill, smashing everything in your path with a powerful boulder machine. Boost your vehicle with unique weapons and race through a post-apocalyptic world, defeating giant zombie bosses.

**Highlights:** Unique physics-based gameplay, Build ultimate zombie-smashing machine, Race through post-apocalyptic world, Unlock and upgrade powerful weapons, Defeat giant zombie bosses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy spikes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Shotgun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Machine-gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot Discount Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 24H Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Discount Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slot 2 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying destruction mechanics
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 💡 Interesting upgrade system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Restrictive key/energy system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization through gems and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons becoming unusable after upgrades
- Indestructible objects blocking progress
- Ads not working or causing game freezes
- Inconsistent avalanche/storm behavior

**Requested features**

- More diverse levels and content
- Removal or improvement of key/energy system
- Better progression system without paywalls
- Consistent physics and collision detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHREDD free?

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

### Is Downhill Smash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHREDD or Downhill Smash?

Downhill Smash is rated higher. SHREDD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Downhill Smash averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do SHREDD or Downhill Smash have ads?

Both SHREDD and Downhill Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHREDD or Downhill Smash?

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, and Downhill Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, SHREDD was updated on October 16, 2026 and Downhill Smash on October 19, 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.*