Comparison

Absorption vs Smash Glider

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

Head to head
About

Absorption

Control a circle to absorb enemies and earn points. Avoid walls and other enemies to survive. Unlock special power-ups and progress through unique levels in this addictive, one-handed arcade game.

Highlights
  • Absorb enemies for points
  • One-handed controls
  • Avoid collisions
  • Special power-ups
  • 35 unique levels
  • Game Center integration
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In Absorption, you live by absorbing from enemies. You get score faster when you absorb more enemies at the same time. It’s easy to play and insanely additive. When you get familiar with it, you will see that there’s nothing more satisfying than the feeling of genuine achievement after you’ve absorbed so many enemies. ONE-HANDED CONTROLS: Touch and move the circle, super simple.Touch anywhere to move the circle.If your finger blocks the circle, try touch elsewhere to move. ABSORB ENEMIES: You get score by absorbing enemies. And they will die when being drained. AVOID HITING ANYTHING: You will die hitting a wall or a enemy. SPECIAL EFFECT: Want to get a super power up? Survive 35 seconds first. FEATURES: >Really addictive quick-fix game >Different types of enemies >35 unique levels >Save and share your progress on Game Center.

About

Smash Glider

Features
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Become the Hero in Smash Glider! In a future where AI-driven cities are collapsing under relentless attacks from rogue machines, survival hinges on one unstoppable force - you. The highways between safe zones are infested with deadly drones, malfunctioning defenses, and brutal obstacles. Only the Smash Glider- a high-speed, weaponized sphere - can smash through the chaos and clear the way for vital convoys transporting survivors, critical supplies, and the last hopes of humanity. Gear up and get ready to wreck, dodge, and dominate! Harness the power of your massive wrecking ball to destroy threats from above and below. Your skills will be pushed to the limit—and sharpened—as enemies and challenges grow ever more intense! Your Mission: Take control of the Smash Glider, equipped with energy pulses, impact shields, gravity boosters, and self-repairing tech. Your goals are clear: • Clear the highway before the Allied Convoy arrives—or risk total mission failure. • Collect as many energy orbs as possible to upgrade your abilities and maximize your power. • Score massive points to climb the global leaderboard and prove yourself the ultimate Smash Glider Pilot! Key Features: • Smash & Destroy: Obliterate obstacles and enemy drones with wrecking ball attacks and powerful energy pulses. • Dodge & Evade: Navigate deadly spikes, laser traps, collapsing tunnels, and ambushes with lightning-fast reflexes. • Charge & Upgrade: Gather energy orbs to strengthen your shields, supercharge boosters, and enhance your weapon systems. • Race Against Time: The countdown is on! Clear the road before the convoy hits danger zones—or face devastating failure. • Compete Globally: Score big, climb the leaderboard, and show the world you’re the top Smash Glider! Epic Story Progression: Every level takes you deeper into hostile territory. From evacuating civilians to rescuing scientists carrying crucial AI blueprints, each convoy saved brings humanity closer to survival. Your final mission? Smash a path to humanity’s last stronghold—and decide the fate of the world. Download Smash Glider now—smash your enemies, collect the power, and rise to the top! Humanity is counting on you!

Screenshots

Absorption4 screens
Smash Glider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Absorption at none against Smash Glider's shown. Absorption also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Absorption sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smash Glider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Absorption versus Smash Glider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsorptionSmash Glider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB227 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer道驰 蔡Inventrix B.V.

Bugs and requests

Absorption

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on startup for some devices
  • Unresponsive controls and delayed inputs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Ability to save progress and continue later
  • Power-ups or upgrades to enhance gameplay
  • Compatibility improvements for smaller screens

Smash Glider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Absorption

One-time1
  • No Ads Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

Smash Glider

One-time1
  • NoAds$0.99

Questions

Is Absorption free?
Absorption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash Glider free?
Smash Glider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Absorption or Smash Glider have ads?
Smash Glider shows ads; Absorption does not.
Which is updated more often, Absorption or Smash Glider?
Absorption ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smash Glider every 5 weeks. Most recently, Absorption was updated on October 4, 2026 and Smash Glider on October 12, 2026.

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