# Ball Shoot! vs GameBox Blast!

Ball Shoot! and GameBox Blast! both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GameBox Blast!'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Ball Shoot!'s. GameBox Blast! also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Ball Shoot!'s advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 24). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Shoot! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GameBox Blast! 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 — 4.4 for Ball Shoot! against 4.3 for GameBox Blast!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Shoot! has 45K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Ball Shoot!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of GameBox Blast!'s.

Ball Shoot! ships an update every 3 weeks, GameBox Blast! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Shoot! | GameBox Blast! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-shoot/id1320739918/reviews)** | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebox-blast/id6749867864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Candy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055971513) | [CATZ STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828245079) |

## 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 balls reach the hole, utilizing wall bounces and special balls. Unlock new maps as you improve your score.

**Highlights:** Match three same-colored balls, Clear lines before balls reach hole, Bounce balls off walls, Unlock new maps, Create combos, Get special balls

**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


### GameBox Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebox-blast/id6749867864)

Engage your mind with a diverse collection of puzzle mini-games, including block, triangle, and hexa puzzles. Enjoy hundreds of levels with no time limits, global leaderboards, and daily challenges. Customize your game experience and compete with friends worldwide.

**Highlights:** Diverse mini-game lineup (block, triangle, hexa), Global leaderboards and tournaments, Friend and regional rankings, Procedurally generated stages for endless replayability, Customizable gamebox themes and backgrounds, Daily challenges and rewards, Relaxed gameplay with no timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Shoot! free?

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

### Is GameBox Blast! free?

GameBox Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball Shoot! or GameBox Blast!?

Ball Shoot! is rated higher. Ball Shoot! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while GameBox Blast! averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Ball Shoot! or GameBox Blast! have ads?

Both Ball Shoot! and GameBox Blast! show ads.

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

Ball Shoot! ships an update every 3 weeks, and GameBox Blast! weekly. Most recently, Ball Shoot! was updated on October 21, 2026 and GameBox Blast! on October 12, 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.*