# Helix Jump vs Stack Ball 3D

Helix Jump and Stack Ball 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Stack Ball 3D's written reviews are positive against 40% of Helix Jump's. Helix Jump's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and chart position (#48 vs #148). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helix Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Stack Ball 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Helix Jump against 4.7 for Stack Ball 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5M and 845K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Helix Jump's written reviews are positive against 61% of Stack Ball 3D's.

Helix Jump ships an update every 9 days, Stack Ball 3D monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helix Jump | Stack Ball 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-jump/id1345968745/reviews) | **[4.7 (845K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1456732568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5M** | 845K |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #148 |
| Size | 271 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Helix Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-jump/id1345968745)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Action, #140 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Bounce and smash through colorful helix platforms to reach the bottom. Avoid red spots that shatter your ball and force you to restart. Speed up or wait for your chance to roll and jump in this fast-paced arcade game.

**Highlights:** Smash, bump, and bounce through helix platforms, Avoid red trap spots, Crazy fast speed, Bright vibrant graphics, Simple and easy to play, Great time killer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 revives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Hammers Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 2 & No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- ⏱️ Satisfying gameplay loop
- 🔋 Can be played offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried levels
- 🤔 Misleading or confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not functioning properly
- Game freezing or crashing at higher levels
- Inconsistent behavior when using power-ups

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay past levels
- More challenging and varied level design
- Improved leaderboard and progression system
- Reduced ad frequency or optional ad-free version


### Stack Ball 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1456732568)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Smash, bump, and bounce a ball through colorful helix platforms to reach the end. Avoid black platforms or your ball shatters. Speed up for a fireball or wait for your chance to roll and jump.

**Highlights:** Smash through platforms, Bounce and bump, Avoid black platforms, Fireball speed boost, Strategic gameplay, Vibrant graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Ball! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins + No ADS | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visual effects
- 🕹️ Works without WiFi
- 🎢 Relaxing and stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 Ads still appear even after paying to remove them

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after ads
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Inconsistent collision detection

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and game modes
- Ability to customize ball/character designs
- Pause function
- Leaderboards and multiplayer
- Progress saving across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helix Jump free?

Helix Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stack Ball 3D free?

Stack Ball 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Helix Jump or Stack Ball 3D?

Stack Ball 3D is rated higher. Helix Jump averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Stack Ball 3D averages 4.7 from 845K ratings.

### Do Helix Jump or Stack Ball 3D have ads?

Both Helix Jump and Stack Ball 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helix Jump or Stack Ball 3D?

Helix Jump ships an update every 9 days, and Stack Ball 3D monthly. Most recently, Helix Jump was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stack Ball 3D on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Helix Jump or Stack Ball 3D?

Helix Jump currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Stack Ball 3D at #148. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*