# Button Mash vs Checkers Challenge

The clearest difference is ads: Button Mash at none against Checkers Challenge's shown. Button Mash also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Checkers Challenge's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and ratings volume (65 vs 5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Button Mash against 3.9 for Checkers Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkers Challenge has 65 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Button Mash's written reviews are positive against 68% of Checkers Challenge's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Button Mash | Checkers Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-mash-light-speed/id990469168/reviews) | **[3.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-challenge-draughts/id1076726008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toneaphone, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/337543427) | [Awesome Cool and Fun Free Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/919235678) |

## What reviewers say

### Button Mash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-mash-light-speed/id990469168)

A fast-paced, challenging multiplayer game where players tap blue lights as quickly as possible to increase their score and defeat opponents. Easy to learn but difficult to master, it offers an engaging arcade-like experience.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Multiplayer mode, Combo system, Game Center integration, HD graphics, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Checkers Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-challenge-draughts/id1076726008)

Engage in classic Checkers (Draughts) with strategic puzzles and local multiplayer. Play offline against AI with customizable difficulty or challenge friends. Features intuitive controls, an undo function, and adjustable rules for a traditional board game experience.

**Highlights:** Challenging AI opponents, Local multiplayer mode, Customizable difficulty, Forced capture option, Undo move function, Automatic save

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic childhood game
- 👍 Good graphics and design
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Smooth animation and interface
- 👍 Good for brain training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes or crashes
- 🐛 Progress wiped by updates
- 🐛 Glitchy and clunky gameplay
- 🐛 Game blocks winning moves
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive/spammy

**Reported bugs**

- Latest update wiped stats and progress
- Game freezes when making good moves
- App crashes after a few moves
- Extra pieces on the board
- Upper left corner doesn't refresh

**Requested features**

- Revert to previous version
- Make the game buyable
- Add online multiplayer mode
- Improve difficulty settings
- Add more features and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Button Mash free?

Button Mash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Checkers Challenge free?

Checkers Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Button Mash or Checkers Challenge?

Checkers Challenge is rated higher. Button Mash averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Checkers Challenge averages 3.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do Button Mash or Checkers Challenge have ads?

Checkers Challenge shows ads; Button Mash does not.

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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.*