# Bead Bash vs The 3 Balls

The clearest difference is rating: Bead Bash at 5.0 against The 3 Balls's 4.4. The 3 Balls's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 21). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Bash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The 3 Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bead Bash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 65 respectively.

Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, The 3 Balls every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Bash | The 3 Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-bash/id1031543672/reviews)** | [4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-3-balls/id1529261593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzoo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/409856167) | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) |

## What reviewers say

### Bead Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-bash/id1031543672)

Engage in a strategic bead-busting puzzle game where tapping groups of same-colored beads triggers chain reactions for massive scores. Compete on daily leaderboards and utilize unique power-ups to achieve explosive new high scores.

**Highlights:** Tap same-color beads for collisions, Chain reactions for massive score multipliers, Timed gameplay with 25 moves, Intense play with dynamic board, Daily leaderboards (local to international), Unique power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Magic Wand Powerups | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Bomb Powerups | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Lightning Powerups | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slow Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Powerups Combo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Powerup Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Performance Kit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Kit | $19.99 | one-time |


### The 3 Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-3-balls/id1529261593)

A rotating puzzle game where players must guide three balls into a cup by rotating the stage. It features over 100 challenging levels designed to test your multitasking abilities.

**Highlights:** Rotate stage to move balls, Guide 3 balls into cup, Over 100 stages, Tricky puzzle solving, Multitasking gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bead Bash free?

Bead Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The 3 Balls free?

The 3 Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bead Bash or The 3 Balls?

Bead Bash is rated higher. Bead Bash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while The 3 Balls averages 4.4 from 65 ratings.

### Do Bead Bash or The 3 Balls have ads?

Both Bead Bash and The 3 Balls show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bead Bash or The 3 Balls?

Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, and The 3 Balls every 11 days. Most recently, Bead Bash was updated on October 24, 2026 and The 3 Balls 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.*