# Azure Ball vs Ball Action

Azure Ball and Ball Action both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Azure Ball's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's. Azure Ball also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Ball Action's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 150). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Azure Ball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Action sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Azure Ball against 4.6 for Ball Action. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Action has 38K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Azure Ball's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Azure Ball | Ball Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azure-ball/id1271473217/reviews) | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ICI Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/369596213) | [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) |

## What reviewers say

### Azure Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azure-ball/id1271473217)

Navigate a 3D world by tilting your device to control a ball. This game challenges your agility and puzzle-solving skills with various levels and unlockable balls. Compete globally for high scores.

**Highlights:** 3D ball control via accelerometer, Agility and reflection challenges, Puzzle-solving levels, Unlockable sports balls (soccer, tennis, golf, basketball), Global leaderboards and world records, Addictive and colorful gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soccerball | $0.29 | one-time |
| Golf Ball | $0.29 | one-time |
| Basketball | $0.39 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Some Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Pearls | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Pearls | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Chest of Pearls | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hill of Pearls | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Good for stress relief
- 👍 Visually appealing with nice colors
- 👍 Variety of balls to collect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Too many ads
- 😞 Game lags and crashes
- 😞 High difficulty, frustrating at times
- 😞 Lack of calibration for controls
- 😞 Unclear how to play initially

**Reported bugs**

- Game lags
- Game crashes
- Kept lagging

**Requested features**

- Calibration setting for tilt controls
- Option to reduce ads


### Ball Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741)

Control a rolling ball to knock opponents off an arena. Avoid falling off yourself while strategically hitting enemies of varying sizes and speeds. Unlock new cosmetic skins as you progress.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe controls, Smooth 3D graphics, Realistic physics simulation, Unlockable cosmetic skins, Strategic ball combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying ball-knocking mechanics
- 💡 Interesting enemy AI types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay levels
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔒 Lack of progression and content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More diverse level environments
- Reduced ad frequency
- Unlockable themes and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Azure Ball free?

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

### Is Ball Action free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Azure Ball or Ball Action?

Ball Action is rated higher. Azure Ball averages 4.5 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Ball Action averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Azure Ball or Ball Action have ads?

Both Azure Ball and Ball Action show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Azure Ball or Ball Action?

Azure Ball ships an update monthly, and Ball Action monthly. Most recently, Azure Ball was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ball Action on November 11, 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.*