# String.io vs Big Big Baller

The clearest difference is monetization model: Big Big Baller at free with in-app purchases against String.io's subscription. Big Big Baller also leads on ratings volume (132K vs 1.8K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String.io sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Big Big Baller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Big Baller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Big Baller has 132K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of String.io's written reviews are positive against 61% of Big Big Baller's.

String.io ships an update every 3 months, Big Big Baller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String.io | Big Big Baller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringio/id1243426580/reviews) | **[4.7 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-big-baller/id1435120620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **132K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 339 MB | 382 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### String.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringio/id1243426580)

Capture territory by enclosing areas with your string. Attack opponents by hitting their tails. Unlock avatars and enjoy minimalist graphics in this competitive .io game.

**Highlights:** Enclose areas to capture territory, Attack players by hitting tails, Unlock over 30 avatars, Minimalist graphics, Multiple control methods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe For 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Subscribe For 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins and characters
- 💡 Creative game concept
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Opponents are AI, not real players
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for skins
- 📢 Excessive ads and ad interruptions
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at 24% loading
- Missions not registering as completed
- Inconsistent collision detection

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Ability to play with friends
- More levels and game modes
- Improved mission system


### Big Big Baller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-big-baller/id1435120620)

Control a growing ball to crush everything in sight, including other players' smaller balls. Explore an amazing city and overcome challenges in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Crush everything in sight, Grow your ball, Crash other players' balls, Explore an amazing city, Lots of interesting challenges, Beat other players

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1,800 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eyeball Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frankenstein Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Claus Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| 22,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 48,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying ball-growing mechanics
- 🎨 Creative and customizable skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and lags
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🤖 Lack of real player interaction (bots)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Progress resets after closing the app
- Controls become unresponsive

**Requested features**

- More game modes and maps
- Ability to play against real players
- Offline/solo play mode
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String.io free?

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

### Is Big Big Baller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, String.io or Big Big Baller?

Big Big Baller is rated higher. String.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Big Big Baller averages 4.7 from 132K ratings.

### Do String.io or Big Big Baller have ads?

Both String.io and Big Big Baller show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String.io or Big Big Baller?

String.io ships an update every 3 months, and Big Big Baller every 2 months. Most recently, String.io was updated on October 7, 2026 and Big Big Baller on October 15, 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.*