# Platformless vs Ball and drop

The clearest difference is rating: Ball and drop at 5.0 against Platformless's 4.0. Ball and drop also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.6). Platformless's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platformless sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Ball and drop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball and drop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Platformless's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ball and drop's.

Platformless ships an update every 2 months, Ball and drop every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platformless | Ball and drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platformless/id1214955617/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-and-drop/id1333027517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Ringler](https://appshunter.io/developer/991933748) | [Tomasz Soroka](https://appshunter.io/developer/942170231) |

## What reviewers say

### Platformless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platformless/id1214955617)

Experience a unique platformer where the challenge lies in navigating an endless, procedurally generated path without any platforms to land on. Master simple one-touch controls to overcome traps and obstacles in this constantly evolving game.

**Highlights:** Platforming without platforms, Endlessly generated paths, Procedural level creation, Simple one-touch controls, Obstacle and trap navigation

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds +20 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Diamonds +100 | $0.69 | one-time |
| Diamonds +200 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +400 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +1000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +5000 | $5.99 | one-time |


### Ball and drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-and-drop/id1333027517)

Tap and slide to collect falling balls and powerups against the clock. Complete challenges to boost your score and unlock new bars. Special modes and rewards await!

**Highlights:** Tap and slide controls, Collect falling balls and powerups, Time-based challenges, Score multiplier, UBER SPAWN mode, Unlockable bars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hill of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Uber mountain of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platformless free?

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

### Is Ball and drop free?

Ball and drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Platformless or Ball and drop?

Ball and drop is rated higher. Platformless averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ball and drop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Platformless or Ball and drop have ads?

Both Platformless and Ball and drop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Platformless or Ball and drop?

Platformless ships an update every 2 months, and Ball and drop every 20 months. Most recently, Platformless was updated on June 10, 2026 and Ball and drop on August 16, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*