OLDTV vs Balance Stuff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OLDTV
Test your cognitive speed and reaction time by quickly distinguishing between words and colors as you rapidly switch through TV channels. Experience a unique blend of nostalgia and a captivating soundtrack in this challenging game.
- Rapid channel switching
- Word and color differentiation
- Gamified Stroop test
- Nostalgic theme
- Original soundtrack
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HOW FAST CAN YOU THINK? Rated 9.5/10 on Steam! "The gameplay creates a deep level of immersion, unlike any other game I've ever played." "Allow me to go on a rave about this game and how its simple concept is amazing." “What a remarkable experience.” You are a genius child sitting in-front of a TV screen, you will switch through every channel on the planet. Can you tell the difference between words and colors? OLDTV is a gamified stroop test with a little nostalgia and a much favored soundtrack.
Balance Stuff
A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.
- Keep 99+ objects from falling
- Over 300 levels
- Timed and untimed modes
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Relaxing gameplay
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Featured by Apple multiple times for its RELAXING & ADDICTIVE zen like gameplay, Balance Stuff is an AWARD-WINNING game loved by millions of players around the world! Balance Stuff puts your reflexes and skill to the test as you strive to keep 99+ objects from falling off the table. FIND YOUR INNER BALANCE and escape everyday life while challenging yourself to reach new heights. With no violence and optimized for all new iPads and iPhones, it’s perfect for all ages and skill levels. Features: - Winner of the 2022 App Store Awards for its engaging and addictive gameplay - Chosen by Apple as one of their featured games on multiple occasions - Over 300 levels of increasing difficulty to challenge your balancing skills. - Leaderboards and achievements in Game Center to compete with friends. - Customizable gameplay with options for both timed and untimed modes. - Relaxing and stress-free gameplay to help you unwind. - No violence, just pure fun! Join the millions of players who have found their inner balance with Balance Stuff. Download now and experience the thrill of defying gravity and mastering the art of balance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OLDTV at 70% against Balance Stuff's 45%. OLDTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Balance Stuff's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3K vs 350). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. OLDTV sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Balance Stuff holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balance Stuff has 3K ratings behind it against 350, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of OLDTV's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
OLDTV ships an update every 2 weeks, Balance Stuff every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OLDTV | Balance Stuff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (350 ratings) | 4.5 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better | 44.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 350 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michal Walaszczyk | Rakshak Kalwani |
Customer experience
OLDTV
Balance Stuff
User reviews
OLDTV
From 350 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Unique concept and visuals
- 🎨 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 🔒 No internet required to play
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sherlock mode not working as expected
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing between blue and purple
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🤕 Visuals can be straining on the eyes
Balance Stuff
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high
Bugs and requests
OLDTV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup for some users
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Connectivity issues when playing offline
- Incorrect country information displayed
Requested features
4 requests- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Improved color contrast settings for accessibility
- Ability to remap controls or invert them
- Tutorial or better onboarding for new players
Balance Stuff
Reported bugs
4 issues- Items glitching and clipping through each other
- Timer resetting or not working properly
- Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
- Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches
Requested features
4 requests- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee
In-app purchases
OLDTV
- Remove Ads$1.99
- DLC Antarctica$1.99
- Get 250 Channel Points (CP)$1.99
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- Get 500 Channel Points (CP)$2.99
- Get 1000 Channel Points (CP)$4.99
Balance Stuff
- Remove Ads$0.99
