# Ball Shoot! vs Ball Action

Ball Shoot! and Ball Action both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Ball Action's written reviews are positive against 21% of Ball Shoot!'s. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Ball Action holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 38K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Ball Shoot!'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Shoot! | Ball Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-shoot/id1320739918/reviews) | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 38K |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% 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 | 166 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Black Candy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055971513) | [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Shoot!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-shoot/id1320739918)

Aim and shoot colored balls to match three of the same color and make them explode. Clear the line before the first ball reaches the hole, utilizing wall bounces and combos. Unlock new maps and special balls as you progress.

**Highlights:** Match-three colored balls, Bounce off walls, Unlock new maps, Special balls and combos, Eye-friendly colors, Unlimited time, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💡 Potential for great game with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of instructions or tutorials
- 🔍 Unclear game objectives
- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty progression
- 🔍 Levels reset on failure
- 🔍 Buggy shooting/aiming mechanism

**Reported bugs**

- Balls disappearing on screen edges
- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels not resetting properly
- Ads popping up during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add pause button
- Implement continuous play mode
- Provide more level variety and challenges
- Save progress and high scores
- Improve overall game stability and polish


### 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 Ball Shoot! free?

Ball Shoot! 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, Ball Shoot! or Ball Action?

Ball Action is rated higher. Ball Shoot! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Ball Action averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Ball Shoot! or Ball Action have ads?

Both Ball Shoot! and Ball Action show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Shoot! or Ball Action?

Ball Shoot! ships an update monthly, and Ball Action monthly. Most recently, Ball Shoot! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ball Action on November 7, 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.*