# Balls vs. Pixels vs Classic 4

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic 4 at none against Balls vs. Pixels's 2. Classic 4 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Balls vs. Pixels's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls vs. Pixels sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Classic 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Balls vs. Pixels ships an update every 6 weeks, Classic 4 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls vs. Pixels | Classic 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-vs-pixels-break-it/id1058843025/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **60** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICI Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/369596213) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Balls vs. Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-vs-pixels-break-it/id1058843025)

Experience a vibrant arcade brick-breaker with a pixelated twist. Navigate colorful levels, master challenging gameplay, and defeat enemies to reach the final boss. Enjoy a nostalgic yet fresh take on a classic.

**Highlights:** Pixelated brick-breaking gameplay, 15 colorful levels, Various power-ups (enlarge paddle, triple ball, atomic ball), Enemies that interfere with gameplay, GameCenter integration, PixelArt graphics

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Extra Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Classic 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-4/id1524785864)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balls vs. Pixels free?

Balls vs. Pixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Classic 4 free?

Classic 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Balls vs. Pixels or Classic 4 have ads?

Balls vs. Pixels shows ads; Classic 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Balls vs. Pixels or Classic 4?

Balls vs. Pixels ships an update every 6 weeks, and Classic 4 every 9 months. Most recently, Balls vs. Pixels was updated on October 24, 2026 and Classic 4 on October 12, 2026.

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