# Smash the School vs Kill the Dummy

The clearest difference is rating: Kill the Dummy at 4.5 against Smash the School's 3.7. Kill the Dummy also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 26) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Smash the School's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash the School sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Kill the Dummy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kill the Dummy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kill the Dummy has 2.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Smash the School's written reviews are positive against 47% of Kill the Dummy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smash the School ships an update every 6 weeks, Kill the Dummy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash the School | Kill the Dummy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-school/id854441261/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tuotantoyhtio Tuokio Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/408697797) | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash the School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-school/id854441261)

Unleash your inner rebel in this virtual high school environment. Utilize a variety of weapons to smash and destroy school property, earning upgrades for your arsenal and appearance. It's the ultimate stress-relief experience.

**Highlights:** Smash school with guerrilla weapons, Earn weapon upgrades, Unlock new rooms, Customize outfits, Relieve stress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Boots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Great stress reliever
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for those who dislike school
- 👍 Simple controls, pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress not saving
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Boring after a while
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Progress is lost after exiting the game
- App crashes on startup
- App freezes and closes
- Multiplier stuck at x30
- Magnet and stopwatch bonuses not appearing

**Requested features**

- Add new game modes
- Add more upgrades, characters, and weapons
- Add teachers to smash
- Add NPCs that scream and run away
- Make the school look more modern/realistic


### Kill the Dummy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711)

Unleash frustration by inflicting various forms of virtual harm on a ragdoll dummy.  Customize the dummy with faces of people who annoy you and use a wide array of weapons to vent.  It's a therapeutic way to release pent-up anger without real-world consequences.

**Highlights:** Inflict various forms of virtual harm, Customize dummy with personal faces, Collect points and coins, Purchase a variety of weapons, Restore the dummy, Share screenshots of your actions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💡 Variety of weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Rope glitches and dummy flinging
- Inability to purchase weapons
- Incorrect weapon pricing
- Crashing and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- More weapon options
- Improved physics and animations
- Ability to customize the dummy
- Removal of ads or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash the School free?

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

### Is Kill the Dummy free?

Kill the Dummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash the School or Kill the Dummy?

Kill the Dummy is rated higher. Smash the School averages 3.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Kill the Dummy averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Smash the School or Kill the Dummy have ads?

Kill the Dummy shows ads; Smash the School does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash the School or Kill the Dummy?

Smash the School ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kill the Dummy fortnightly. Most recently, Smash the School was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kill the Dummy on November 12, 2026.

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