Comparison

Snake Balls vs Little Big Snake

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

Head to head
About

Snake Balls

Engage in an addictive ball-matching puzzle game. Shoot colored balls to create matches of three or more, causing them to explode. Clear the entire board before the snake reaches the end of the path.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more colored balls
  • Exploding ball mechanics
  • Clear the board
  • Prevent snake from reaching the end
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Simple to learn, difficult to master and devastatingly addictive! Shoot balls to match 3 or more of the same color and make them explode! Clear all the balls before the snake reaches the end of the path!

About

Little Big Snake

Grow your snake by consuming nectar and energy from defeated opponents. Complete missions, upgrade your abilities, and battle other players to become the largest snake. Collect items to unlock new levels and allies in this competitive arena.

Highlights
  • Grow snake by consuming nectar and energy
  • Complete daily missions
  • Upgrade skills and abilities
  • Battle and destroy other players
  • Collect keys and artifacts
  • Unlock levels and allies
Features
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In the world of snakes, size isn't everything. Every giant was once small. Every legend began with a single bite. Grow from a tiny hatchling into one of the most feared creatures in the arena. Hunt for sweet nectar, consume fruits and fallen rivals, collect rewards, and become deadlier with every move. The biggest snakes inspire fear... but they're never safe. A clever little snake can slip through impossible gaps, steal the perfect opportunity, and bring down a giant that thinks it rules the arena. Speed, timing, and courage can be more powerful than size. Every match tells a different story. Sometimes you're the hunter. Sometimes you're the prey. Sometimes you're one bite away from becoming the biggest snake alive. Unlock beautiful skins, discover powerful artifacts, complete missions, and grow your collection as you explore a vibrant world filled with millions of players from around the world. And remember... There are two kinds of snakes. Those who run from giants... and those who make giants run. Which one will you become? Privacy policy: https://littlebigsnake.com/docs/privacy_policy_en.html Terms of use: https://littlebigsnake.com/docs/user_agreement_en.html

Screenshots

Snake Balls4 screens
Little Big Snake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Little Big Snake at 59% against Snake Balls's 12%. Little Big Snake also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Snake Balls's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Little Big Snake sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Snake Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Little Big Snake holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Big Snake has 9K ratings behind it against 825, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Snake Balls's written reviews are positive against 59% of Little Big Snake's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake Balls ships an update every 6 months, Little Big Snake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Snake Balls versus Little Big Snake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnake BallsLittle Big Snake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (825 ratings)4.7 (9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.3% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8259K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB289 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKetchappLittleBigSnake, Inc

Customer experience

Snake Balls

All ratings825 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative72.6%

Little Big Snake

All ratings8,931 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,040 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

Snake Balls

From 825 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 🎨 Bright, vibrant colors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🎮 Unintuitive, reversed controls
  • 🕹️ Lack of difficulty progression

Little Big Snake

From 9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Super game
  • 👍 Really good
  • 👍 Amazing game
  • 👍 Highly addictive
  • 👍 Best game ever

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Glitchy and laggy
  • 🐛 Autopilot issues
  • 🐛 Can't login with old account
  • 🐛 Ads block buttons

Bugs and requests

Snake Balls

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • High scores not updating properly
  • Leaderboard issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a pause button
  • Improve colorblind accessibility
  • Introduce different game modes and levels

Little Big Snake

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inconsistent server performance
  • Subscription and login problems
  • Glitches with achievements and rewards
  • Autopilot and speed boost malfunctions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more maps and game modes
  • Reduce gem/VIP costs
  • Improve chest/reward distribution
  • Add chat for non-VIP players
  • Improve controls and responsiveness

In-app purchases

None

Snake Balls

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Little Big Snake

Subscriptions2
  • VIP account 1 month$4.491 Month
  • VIP account 12 months$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Rubies 300$1.99
  • Premium Start$1.99
  • Premium Week$1.99
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  • Rubies 720$3.99
  • Seasonal offer$4.99
  • Premium Pass$5.99
  • Rubies 1600$7.99
  • Rubies 4600$19.99

Questions

Is Snake Balls free?
Snake Balls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Little Big Snake free?
Little Big Snake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snake Balls or Little Big Snake?
Little Big Snake is rated higher. Snake Balls averages 4.3 out of 5 from 825 ratings, while Little Big Snake averages 4.7 from 9K ratings.
Do Snake Balls or Little Big Snake have ads?
Both Snake Balls and Little Big Snake show ads.
Which is updated more often, Snake Balls or Little Big Snake?
Snake Balls ships an update every 6 months, and Little Big Snake every 3 weeks. Most recently, Snake Balls was updated on November 2, 2026 and Little Big Snake on November 7, 2026.

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