Whack vs Mini Balls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whack
Engage in fast-paced arcade action by whacking cute pandas as they pop up. Avoid hitting the look-alike elder panda to preserve your lives. Compete with others online by achieving high scores.
- Whack-a-mole gameplay
- Cute panda characters
- Avoid the elder panda
- 3-life system
- Online high score competition
- Suitable for all ages
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Whack-a-mole arcade action in cute Panda form! Give 'em a smack when they poke their heads out! Watch out for the old geezer panda look-alike. You don't want to make him made. In game you have 3 lives. You lose lives when you do not manage to whack the panda in time, or if you hit the old guy. 3 strikes and it's game over. Also, compete online on Game Center where all your hiscores are saved! This game is intended for both children and big children in the form of adults. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a go and see how well you 'smack them pandas'!!
Mini Balls
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You need to measure the force and angle for the shooting, but your task is not that easy! Try and hit the star with the least amount of balls to get a better star rating. Key features: • 80 amazing levels. • 8 different worlds. • Easy to play, hard to master. • Super accurate control. Have Fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mini Balls at none against Whack's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Whack ships an update every 28 months, Mini Balls every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whack | Mini Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Walker | Giuseppe Calcagno |
In-app purchases
Whack
No in-app purchases
Mini Balls
No in-app purchases
