# Balls Bounce 2 vs Bricks and Balls

Balls Bounce 2 and Bricks and Balls both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Bricks and Balls's written reviews are positive against 22% of Balls Bounce 2's. Balls Bounce 2's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 810). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls Bounce 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Bricks and Balls sells 10 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 — 4.5 for Balls Bounce 2 against 4.4 for Bricks and Balls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balls Bounce 2 has 4.1K ratings behind it against 810, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Balls Bounce 2's written reviews are positive against 72% of Bricks and Balls's.

Balls Bounce 2 ships an update every 10 days, Bricks and Balls every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls Bounce 2 | Bricks and Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-bounce-2/id1360993452/reviews)** | [4.4 (810 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-and-balls-brick-game/id1493628669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 810 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 265 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noodle Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480665471) | [元忠 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473101620) |

## What reviewers say

### Balls Bounce 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-bounce-2/id1360993452)

This arcade game combines brick breaker and bubble shooter mechanics. Players swipe to launch balls, break bricks, and clear hundreds of challenging levels. Enjoy a relaxing time-killer with stunning graphics and customizable ball patterns.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of challenging levels, Unique brick breaker/bubble shooter mix, Play offline, Special items and bricks, No time limit, Super Aim feature, Customizable ball patterns

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spree I | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spree II | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1150 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spree III | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive monetization through ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🤯 Too many ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Paid features not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads permanently
- Restore purchase functionality
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


### Bricks and Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-and-balls-brick-game/id1493628669)

Engage in a classic brick breaker experience where you shoot balls to shatter bricks. Aim strategically to clear levels, avoid bricks reaching the bottom, and utilize power-ups for challenging stages. Play offline and aim for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Classic brick breaker gameplay, Offline play (no Wi-Fi required), Strategic ball shooting, Power-up boosters, Challenge highest scores, No time limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 315 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 550 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Aim | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 1150 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 3600 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift pack 1 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and entertaining gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 🕹️ Relaxing and therapeutic experience
- 💰 Generous rewards and progression without pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions or tutorials
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches, especially on larger screens

**Reported bugs**

- Balls getting stuck outside the playing area
- Game freezing or resetting progress after certain actions
- Audio and visual glitches, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- New level themes and visual styles
- Power-ups and special ball abilities
- Difficulty settings or challenge modes
- Cloud sync and cross-device progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balls Bounce 2 free?

Balls Bounce 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bricks and Balls free?

Bricks and Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Balls Bounce 2 or Bricks and Balls?

Balls Bounce 2 is rated higher. Balls Bounce 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Bricks and Balls averages 4.4 from 810 ratings.

### Do Balls Bounce 2 or Bricks and Balls have ads?

Both Balls Bounce 2 and Bricks and Balls show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balls Bounce 2 or Bricks and Balls?

Balls Bounce 2 ships an update every 10 days, and Bricks and Balls every 6 weeks. Most recently, Balls Bounce 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Bricks and Balls on November 7, 2026.

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