# OLDTV vs Balance Stuff

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLDTV | Balance Stuff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldtv/id1392377960/reviews) | **[4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 350 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Walaszczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/943468873) | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) |

## What reviewers say

### OLDTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldtv/id1392377960)

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.

**Highlights:** Rapid channel switching, Word and color differentiation, Gamified Stroop test, Nostalgic theme, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| DLC Antarctica | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 250 Channel Points (CP) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 Channel Points (CP) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Channel Points (CP) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Unique concept and visuals
- 🎨 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 🔒 No internet required to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sherlock mode not working as expected
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing between blue and purple
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🤕 Visuals can be straining on the eyes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Connectivity issues when playing offline
- Incorrect country information displayed

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833)

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.

**Highlights:** Keep 99+ objects from falling, Over 300 levels, Timed and untimed modes, Leaderboards and achievements, Relaxing gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OLDTV free?

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

### Is Balance Stuff free?

Balance Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OLDTV or Balance Stuff?

Balance Stuff is rated higher. OLDTV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while Balance Stuff averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do OLDTV or Balance Stuff have ads?

Both OLDTV and Balance Stuff show ads.

### Which is updated more often, OLDTV or Balance Stuff?

OLDTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Balance Stuff every 2 months. Most recently, OLDTV was updated on October 17, 2026 and Balance Stuff on October 15, 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.*