Comparison

Epic Orchestra vs Balance Stuff

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Epic Orchestra

This is a swipe-based rhythm game that lets you conduct a classical orchestra. Experience iconic compositions with intuitive controls and engaging challenges. Unlock more music and features through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based rhythmic controls
  • Full classical music score
  • 15 levels (5 free)
  • Variable difficulty settings
  • Power-ups and animations
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
Features
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"It combines frantic rhythm action with beautiful, sombre music, in a juxtaposition that shouldn't work but does so wonderfully." -PocketGamer.com Epic Orchestra is a swipe-based rhythm game with an awesome classical music score. You're the Maestro conducting the orchestra as they perform music from legendary composers such as Grieg, Beethoven, Mozart, and more. Feel the beat as you progress your way through various rhythmic challenges. With Epic Orchestra, you'll connect to these classic tunes like never before as you swipe your pixel baton left, right, up, and down. Epic Features: - Swipe based rhythmic controls - Game Center Leaderboards - 27 Game Center Achievements - 15 levels (5 free/10 IAP) - Variable difficulty (easy, normal, hard) - Full classical music score - Power-ups & quirky animations - Universal purchase available for iPhone, iPad, iPod & Apple TV Epic Songs Included: • Gymnopédie no.1- Erik Satie • Puck - Edvard Grieg • Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel • Prelude in G minor - S. Rachmaninoff • Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin Plus 10 more with IAP: • Morning Mood - Edvard Grieg • Partita in A minor - J.S. Bach • Pathetique - Ludwig Von Beethoven • Cello Suite no.1 - J.S. Bach • Etude Opus 10 no.12 - Frédéric Chopin • Dr. Gradus Ad Parnassus - C. Debussy • Moonlight Sonata 3rd - L. Beethoven • Turkish March - Amadeus Mozart • Golliwogg's Cakewalk - C. Debussy • Prelude no.1 - J.S. Bach For news and updates, follow us @mobypixel. Thanks for playing! Nick Culbertson Moby Pixel

About

Balance Stuff

A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.

Highlights
  • Keep 99+ objects from falling
  • Over 300 levels
  • Timed and untimed modes
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Relaxing gameplay
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Featured by Apple multiple times for its RELAXING & ADDICTIVE zen like gameplay, Balance Stuff is an AWARD-WINNING game loved by millions of players around the world! Balance Stuff puts your reflexes and skill to the test as you strive to keep 99+ objects from falling off the table. FIND YOUR INNER BALANCE and escape everyday life while challenging yourself to reach new heights. With no violence and optimized for all new iPads and iPhones, it’s perfect for all ages and skill levels. Features: - Winner of the 2022 App Store Awards for its engaging and addictive gameplay - Chosen by Apple as one of their featured games on multiple occasions - Over 300 levels of increasing difficulty to challenge your balancing skills. - Leaderboards and achievements in Game Center to compete with friends. - Customizable gameplay with options for both timed and untimed modes. - Relaxing and stress-free gameplay to help you unwind. - No violence, just pure fun! Join the millions of players who have found their inner balance with Balance Stuff. Download now and experience the thrill of defying gravity and mastering the art of balance.

Screenshots

Epic Orchestra4 screens
Balance Stuff4 screens

Verdict

The call

Epic Orchestra and Balance Stuff both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Epic Orchestra's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's. Epic Orchestra also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Balance Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 830). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Epic Orchestra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Epic Orchestra against 4.5 for Balance Stuff. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 830 and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Epic Orchestra's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Epic Orchestra versus Balance Stuff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic OrchestraBalance Stuff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (830 ratings) — better4.5 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better44.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8303K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoby PixelRakshak Kalwani

Customer experience

Epic Orchestra

All ratings830 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative11.9%

Balance Stuff

All ratings3,020 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative39.6%

User reviews

Epic Orchestra

From 830 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming pixel art style
  • 🎶 Beautiful classical music
  • 🕹️ Simple but challenging controls
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases required for base game

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free content, need to pay to unlock more songs
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
  • ⏱️ Some songs are too long for the gameplay format
  • 🕹️ Swiping controls can be inconsistent at times

Balance Stuff

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Really cute game
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable
  • 💕 Loved by friends and family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
  • 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high

Bugs and requests

Epic Orchestra

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing or crashing on certain levels
  • Incorrect scoring or song progression issues
  • Ads not closing properly on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free songs to play
  • Difficulty options beyond just Easy/Hard
  • Ability to play songs without the gameplay elements
  • Support for portrait mode on mobile devices
  • Syncing of progress across devices

Balance Stuff

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Items glitching and clipping through each other
  • Timer resetting or not working properly
  • Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
  • Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless/Zen mode without timer
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Option to disable ads for a fee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Epic Orchestra

One-time1
  • Unlock All Songs$1.99
1 purchases

Balance Stuff

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Epic Orchestra free?
Epic Orchestra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balance Stuff free?
Balance Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Epic Orchestra or Balance Stuff?
Epic Orchestra is rated higher. Epic Orchestra averages 4.6 out of 5 from 830 ratings, while Balance Stuff averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.
Do Epic Orchestra or Balance Stuff have ads?
Both Epic Orchestra and Balance Stuff show ads.
Which is updated more often, Epic Orchestra or Balance Stuff?
Epic Orchestra ships an update every 2 months, and Balance Stuff every 2 months. Most recently, Epic Orchestra was updated on September 22, 2026 and Balance Stuff on September 22, 2026.

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