JackArcher vs ShroomBall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JackArcher
Guide Jack Archer to hit flying monsters and pumpkins while avoiding explosive potions. Earn points to compete on GameCenter and play endlessly without levels or pauses.
- Hit monsters and pumpkins
- Avoid explosive potions
- Compete on GameCenter
- Endless gameplay
- No levels or pauses
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The monsters are out. The pumpkins are flying. Are your aim and reflexes good enough? Help Jack shoot monsters and catch the pumpkins carried through the sky by flying bats. But watch out for the explosive potions. Hit one, and you’ll lose all the monsters and pumpkins you’ve collected. Shoot fast, aim carefully and keep the monsters from escaping. Watch their scared faces as they fall — or leave them grounded too long and the ghost will take them away. Collect the special Magic Pumpkin to earn huge points and climb the Game Center leaderboard. No levels. No pause. No waiting. Just endless Halloween action. Keep playing, beat your best score and challenge everyone else. Can you become the top JackArcher?
ShroomBall
Engage in fast-paced arcade action as heroic mushrooms battle dragons in a whimsical arena. Perfect for quick reflex gamers, this title offers chaotic local multiplayer and dynamic challenges for instant fun.
- Spore-slinging mushroom combat
- Battle fire-breathing dragons
- Whimsical arena challenges
- Quick reflex gameplay
- Local couch multiplayer
- Dynamic and replayable rounds
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Dive into the spore‑slinging chaos of ShroomBall, the fast‑paced arcade action game where heroic mushrooms battle between a ball through fire‑breathing dragons in a wild, whimsical arena! > Perfect for fans of quick reflex games, quirky indie titles, and chaotic couch‑style multiplayer fun. > React your way through ever‑changing challenges as you master the art of mushroom mayhem. > Whether you're killing time in queues, stuck in the car, or craving a quick casual game session, ShroomBall delivers instant fun. > Play Solo or Share Your Screen – Challenge a friend on the same device for frantic local multiplayer battles! > Dodge Dragons & Survive the Arena – Outsmart fire, chaos, and unpredictable hazards. > Fast, Fun, and Replayable – Dynamic gameplay keeps every round fresh. Grab ShroomBall, embrace the chaos, and let the fungi fly! > Support a Small Indie Developer in the process, let me know what you think! : )
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ShroomBall at Free against JackArcher's $0.99. ShroomBall also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 15 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
ShroomBall is free to download; JackArcher costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JackArcher ships an update every 15 months, ShroomBall daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JackArcher | ShroomBall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Centro Studi Informatica di Danilo Priore | Adam Hutchinson |
Customer experience
JackArcher
ShroomBall
In-app purchases
JackArcher
No in-app purchases
ShroomBall
No in-app purchases









