# Ball Master: Ball Run 3D — 2048-style ball run and merge

> 2048-style ball run and merge game with number progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Luong Vuong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-master-ball-run-3d/id6449813849 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luong Vuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567400020)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,012 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 357 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2023-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-master-ball-run-3d/id6449813849/reviews.md

## What is Ball Master?

Ball Master 2048: Ball Run 3D is a ball run and 2048-style merge game where you merge same-number balls to grow your number and aim for 2560. Classic ball run 2048 feel with quick, satisfying merges.

Swipe to steer, stay on the track, and merge with a ball of the same number. Each merge makes the ball bigger and changes color. Numbers start at 1 and combine up to 2560. Easy to start, tough to master. Can you make a rainbow-colored 2048 ball?

How to play
- Swipe to move.
- Hit a ball with the same number to merge and increase.
- Number order: 1-5-10-20-40-80-160-320-640-1280-2560.
- If the ball falls off the rail, you restart from the beginning.
- If you get stuck on thorns, your number decreases.
- Reach the goal with the highest number to unlock the next level.

Tips
- Plan your line early to set up clean merges.
- Protect high numbers by avoiding risky angles and thorns.
- Aim for steady growth rather than rushed merges.

Start your next ball race in Ball Master 2048: Ball Run 3D. Get it now and enjoy quick, skill-based runs you can play anytime.

Note: 2248, 2468, and 2048 are representative numbers for merge games. Please share feedback if you would like these adjusted.

## Key features

- 2048-style ball merging
- Ball run gameplay
- Swipe to steer controls
- Number progression up to 2560
- Obstacle avoidance (thorns, falling off track)
- Level-based progression

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ball Master?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying ball-collecting experience
- 🎉 Achieving rare ball colors

**Cons**

- 🙄 Excessive advertisements
- 💰 Paid option to remove ads is expensive
- 😱 Disturbing ad content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable disturbing ads
- More affordable ad-free version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-master-ball-run-3d/id6449813849/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I hate this

*2026-08-15, version 1.1.13*

Oh god
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### 1/5 — Ads

*2026-08-04*

Infested with ads nor can’t play offline

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-08-04, version 1.1.13*

It is a run game but it should be 7+

### 5/5 — I got the rainbow ball

*2026-06-09, version 1.1.13*

I just loved this game and you should download it now for free!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💖

### 1/5 — Scary ads

*2026-05-22, version 1.1.13*

I saw zombies and humans killing them

### 5/5 — Cool but please add leave

*2026-05-10, version 1.1.13*

To many ads

### 4/5 — Good

*2025-11-27, version 1.1.11*

Good game but there are a few ads

### 4/5 — Ball master:ball run 3d

*2025-10-16, version 1.1.11*

I really love and like the game but I hate the ads and it’s crazy that we have to pay 2$ for no ads

### 1/5 — Сплошная реклама

*2025-10-05*

Невозможно играть из-за рекламы

### 1/5 — One add= made me delete the game

*2025-10-02, version 1.1.11*

So I was having fun playing this game then this add came up and I was like not to worry😏. But it was a really scary add. It was about this animal that was hurt REALLY badly. Then this person tried to take care of the animal but they both died. So if you wouldn’t mind can you please take that add out of the game it would be very nice of you!

## Frequently asked questions about Ball Master

### What is Ball Master: Ball Run 3D?

Ball Master 2048: Ball Run 3D is a game that combines the mechanics of a ball run with the number-merging concept of 2048. Players steer a ball, merging with others of the same number to increase its value and aim for a target number like 2560.

### How do I play Ball Master: Ball Run 3D?

You play by swiping to steer your ball on the track. When your ball hits another ball with the same number, they merge, increasing the number on your ball. The goal is to reach the highest possible number by merging strategically and avoiding obstacles.

### What are the numbers involved in the merging?

The numbers start at 1 and progress through a sequence like 1-5-10-20-40-80-160-320-640-1280-2560. Each merge combines balls of the same number to create a higher value ball.

### What happens if I fall off the track or hit thorns?

If your ball falls off the rail, you will restart from the beginning of the level. If you get stuck on thorns, your ball's number will decrease, making it harder to reach higher merge targets.

### Is Ball Master: Ball Run 3D free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play and includes ads. It also offers in-app purchases, which may provide advantages or cosmetic items within the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.13 — 2026-03-02

- Update ad library
- Bug fixed

### 1.1.12 — 2025-12-09

- Improve performance
- Fix bug

### 1.1.11 — 2025-09-15

Fix bugs

### 1.1.10 — 2025-08-14

Bugs fixed

### 1.1.9 — 2025-01-08

Fix bug

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