# AKDSGame vs BallDog!

The clearest difference is rating: BallDog! at 5.0 against AKDSGame's 4.4. BallDog! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). AKDSGame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BallDog! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AKDSGame asks for nothing beyond the download.

BallDog! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AKDSGame has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AKDSGame ships an update every 14 months, BallDog! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AKDSGame | BallDog! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akdsgame/id1163503918/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balldog/id6664052529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Sorensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161383246) | [Jose Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682616250) |

## What reviewers say

### AKDSGame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akdsgame/id1163503918)

Navigate an old man through a challenging obstacle course by jumping. The game offers a simple restart mechanism activated by multiple screen taps. Experience a retro-style challenge with a unique control input.

**Highlights:** Obstacle jumping gameplay, Elderly protagonist, Unique restart mechanic, Simple tap controls, Retro game style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BallDog!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balldog/id6664052529)

Engage in a physics-based adventure where tapping the screen creates waves to guide your character. Collect treats to unlock upgrades and cosmetic skins, encountering various obstacles and power-ups along the way.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Tap to create waves, Collect dog cookies, Launcher upgrades, Power-ups, Unlockable skins

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AKDSGame free?

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

### Is BallDog! free?

BallDog! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AKDSGame or BallDog!?

BallDog! is rated higher. AKDSGame averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BallDog! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AKDSGame or BallDog! have ads?

Both AKDSGame and BallDog! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AKDSGame or BallDog!?

AKDSGame ships an update every 14 months, and BallDog! fortnightly. Most recently, AKDSGame was updated on June 1, 2026 and BallDog! on September 16, 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.*