So I'm going to buy a bong and i wanna put ice in it to make the hits smoother and i was wondering if i should buy one with an ice catcher or one without? And if they would even make that much of a difference?
It can make a decent difference in smoothness, though it does take away some from taste. If you have a harsh strain I would recommend using ice if it bothers your throat, otherwise I don't use it. So yeah, as you said, you want to use ice, so get a tube with an ice pinch.
I'll be honest, while ice cubes cool down the smoke; imho the smoothest hit is when you put hot tap water in the bong instead. I know it sounds crazy. But just try it.