# Ball King vs Dashy Smash

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ball King at 2K against Dashy Smash's 58. Ball King also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 78%). Dashy Smash's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball King sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Dashy Smash sells 3 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 Ball King against 4.8 for Dashy Smash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball King has 2K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Ball King's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dashy Smash's.

Ball King ships an update every 2 months, Dashy Smash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball King | Dashy Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-king/id946496840/reviews) | **[4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashy-smash/id1607505919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qwiboo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323503765) | [Anton Chekulaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075864119) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-king/id946496840)

Experience arcade basketball with a twist, throwing quirky objects through the hoop. Compete with friends and millions of players across various game modes and unlockable environments.

**Highlights:** Throw unique objects, Compete with friends, Two exciting game modes, Unlock new environments, Unlock new objects to throw

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowling Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Burger | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Head | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yin Yang | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Shamrock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old Radio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ninja | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bomb | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Duck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tree Frog | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 💰 Free to play with fair monetization
- ⏱️ Great time killer for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive unlocks of the same items
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🌬️ Wind mechanic can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing on launch after updates
- Disappearing coins/prizes after opening gifts

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize player character
- Improved progression system for unlocks
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


### Dashy Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashy-smash/id1607505919)

Pilot a jetpack through a magical world, smashing obstacles and collecting treasures. Unlock new characters and upgrades with collected coins, and customize your playstyle. Compete with others globally in daily quests and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Jetpack flight, Environment destruction, Treasure collection, Character unlocks, Customizable playstyle, Daily quests, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large coin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate coin pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball King free?

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

### Is Dashy Smash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball King or Dashy Smash?

Dashy Smash is rated higher. Ball King averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Dashy Smash averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do Ball King or Dashy Smash have ads?

Both Ball King and Dashy Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball King or Dashy Smash?

Ball King ships an update every 2 months, and Dashy Smash monthly. Most recently, Ball King was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dashy Smash on October 24, 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.*