# Kayos vs Downhill Smash

Kayos and Downhill Smash both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Kayos's written reviews are positive against 41% of Downhill Smash's. Kayos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Downhill Smash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 148). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kayos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Downhill Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Downhill Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downhill Smash has 22K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Kayos's written reviews are positive against 41% of Downhill Smash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Kayos ships an update every 4 months, Downhill Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kayos | Downhill Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kayos/id908155536/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-smash/id1586265901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 382 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Lanis](https://appshunter.io/developer/333191479) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### Kayos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kayos/id908155536)

Experience an intense and chaotic arcade game with simple controls and a visually engaging interface. Navigate a world with no boundaries and test your survival skills in this adrenaline-pumping challenge.

**Highlights:** Adrenaline-rushing gameplay, Intense and challenging, Chaotic experience, Simple controls, Visually enticing interface, Survival challenge

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great music/soundtrack
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Addictive/engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 💸 Ads after paying for no ads
- 🥵 Very difficult/frustrating
- 🕹️ Clunky/sensitive controls
- 🤔 Unoriginal/boring gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appear after paying for no ads
- Restoring purchase doesn't always work
- Music stops working
- Bug with 'remove ads' display
- Tilt controls too sensitive

**Requested features**

- Update for new phones/screens
- More ships/unlockables
- Invert colors option
- Game Center achievements
- More game modes


### 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 Kayos free?

Kayos 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, Kayos or Downhill Smash?

Downhill Smash is rated higher. Kayos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Downhill Smash averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Kayos or Downhill Smash have ads?

Downhill Smash shows ads; Kayos does not.

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

Kayos ships an update every 4 months, and Downhill Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kayos was updated on November 1, 2026 and Downhill Smash on November 8, 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.*