Comparison

Spider Ball vs New Lands Chapter 4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spider Ball

A challenging arcade game where players aim, hook, and swing to climb to the top. With unique one-finger controls and over 70 levels, it offers addictive gameplay and unlockable balls. Compete with friends and explore different game modes.

Highlights
  • Aim, hook, and swing mechanics
  • One-finger control
  • 70+ designed levels
  • Unlockable funny balls
  • Arcade and Endless modes
  • Score comparison with friends
Features
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SpiderBall was featured as "New Game We Love" on Appstore globally! Aim, hook and swing your way to the top. Can you make it? Come and play this most fun and challenging arcade game! Features: * Support iPhoneX * Unique gameplay mechanic - challenging and addictive! * Very simple control - only needs one hand one finger to play! * 70+ elaborately design levels, more levels will be added in future update! * Compare your score with friends. * 42+ different funny balls to be unlocked. * Arcade and Endless gameplay mode.

About

New Lands Chapter 4

Embark on an adventure to uncover the lost secrets of an ancient empire. Explore forgotten temples, discover artifacts, and forge trade alliances to shape the fate of a fallen civilization. A new character and a captivating medieval story await.

Highlights
  • New character: Ronan O’Keir
  • Captivating medieval story
  • Discover ancient secrets and rituals
  • Explore diverse locations
  • Immersive atmosphere with music and graphics
  • Forge trade alliances
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"Immerse yourself in the world of the kingdom of Caerwynn, where the secrets of the past await their moment to be revealed! The influential landowner John Brave and the renowned archaeologist Ronan O’Keir join forces to uncover the ancient secrets of the Empire of Tenkai — a civilization swallowed by time. Explore forgotten temples and hidden shrines, discover rare artifacts, and forge trade alliances. Uncover lost knowledge and become part of a great history! The fate of Tenkai is in your hands. Will you raise it from the ruins or let history fade forever? Game Features: 1. A new character – Ronan O’Keir – is eager for shared adventures! 2. A captivating story with a medieval spirit! 3. Countless incredible details enrich the lore of John Brave's homeland! 4. Discover the secrets of ancient rituals and traditions of the Empire of Tenkai! 5. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the game with amazing music and graphics that evoke the spirit of the era! 6. A wide variety of locations – explore every corner of this world!"

Screenshots

Spider Ball4 screens
New Lands Chapter 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spider Ball at 59% against New Lands Chapter 4's 0%. Spider Ball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. New Lands Chapter 4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Spider Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spider Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Ball has 527 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Spider Ball's written reviews are positive against 0% of New Lands Chapter 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spider Ball ships an update every 6 weeks, New Lands Chapter 4 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Spider Ball versus New Lands Chapter 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpider BallNew Lands Chapter 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (527 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings527 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB2.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYE ZHIXIONG8FLOOR LTD

Customer experience

Spider Ball

All ratings527 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative29.7%

New Lands Chapter 4

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Spider Ball

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game force quits during gameplay
  • Music setting resets on app restart
  • Crashes on startup
  • Control limitations preventing certain movements
  • Game unoptimized and laggy

Requested features

6 requests
  • Tap-to-swing control option instead of tap-and-drag
  • Ability to make smaller swings for tight spaces
  • Ad-free paid version option
  • Better control sensitivity options
  • More levels and future updates
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  • Improved game optimization

New Lands Chapter 4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spider Ball

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

New Lands Chapter 4

One-time4
  • Start offer$7.99
  • One minute offer$8.99
  • Season offer$10.99
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  • Full price$14.99

Questions

Is Spider Ball free?
Spider Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is New Lands Chapter 4 free?
New Lands Chapter 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spider Ball or New Lands Chapter 4?
Spider Ball is rated higher. Spider Ball averages 4.4 out of 5 from 527 ratings, while New Lands Chapter 4 averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Spider Ball or New Lands Chapter 4 have ads?
New Lands Chapter 4 shows ads; Spider Ball does not.
Which is updated more often, Spider Ball or New Lands Chapter 4?
Spider Ball ships an update every 6 weeks, and New Lands Chapter 4 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spider Ball was updated on November 4, 2026 and New Lands Chapter 4 on November 5, 2026.

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