Bugs Found in Smash Ball for iOS
Smash Ball is a fast-paced PvP sports game where players step into the arena and battle opponents in real-time multiplayer matches. Timing, precision, and strategy decide every showdown.
The app offers multiple game modes, including Wall Smash, Deathmatch, classic duels, Soccer Mode, and the defensive Takedown Mode. Players can invite friends through unique game codes for private matches, complete missions, and progress through seasons to earn rewards.
Our team enjoyed testing such an action-packed game. Here are our insights on areas where Smash Ball can polish the experience even further.
Logout and Delete Account options available to unauthenticated users
Severity:
Critical
Precondition:
No special preconditions are required.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Install and launch the application.
- Skip sign-in and account creation.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Tap the “Logout” option.
- Tap the “Delete Account” option.
Environment:
iOS 18.4.1
iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The app allows users who are not logged in or registered to access and perform Logout and Delete Account actions.
Expected Result:
Logout and Delete Account options should be available only to authenticated users.
UI freezes briefly during ball interactions in gameplay
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
- The app is launched.
- A game level is started.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Play any level for several minutes.
- Interact with the ball continuously.
- Observe app performance.
Environment:
iOS 18.4.1
iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The UI freezes for approximately one second during ball interactions, causing visible performance drops.
Expected Result:
Gameplay should remain smooth and responsive without freezes or interruptions.
Close button on “Tips and Tricks” screen also closes Settings screen
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
The app is launched.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open Settings.
- Tap “Tips and Tricks”.
- Tap the “Close” button.
Environment:
iOS 18.4.1
iPhone 12
Actual Result:
Both the “Tips and Tricks” screen and the Settings screen close, returning the user to the previous screen.
Expected Result:
The “Close” button should close only the “Tips and Tricks” screen and return the user to Settings.
Testing Smash Ball on iOS surfaced three issues ranging from major to critical, including an account management flaw, brief UI freezes during gameplay, and a navigation glitch in Settings. I recommend extending functional, performance, and user-flow testing across more devices and gameplay scenarios to strengthen the overall experience.
