# SpeedBall! vs Twist Hit!

SpeedBall! and Twist Hit! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of SpeedBall!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Twist Hit!'s. SpeedBall! also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeedBall! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Twist Hit! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 SpeedBall! against 4.7 for Twist Hit!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 54K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of SpeedBall!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Twist Hit!'s.

SpeedBall! ships an update monthly, Twist Hit! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeedBall! | Twist Hit! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedball/id1394878971/reviews) | **[4.7 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-hit/id1443525538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 44.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeedBall!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedball/id1394878971)

Tap to control a ball's position and navigate through increasingly challenging levels. Avoid obstacles to successfully complete each stage. Test your reflexes and speed in this fast-paced game.

**Highlights:** Tap to change ball position, Avoid obstacles, Complete all levels, Fast-paced gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and engaging
- 💡 Potential for more levels and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions or tutorial
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional lag and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ball movement issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent performance across levels

**Requested features**

- More skins and customization options
- Ability to disable speed reduction after deaths
- Addition of background music


### Twist Hit!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-hit/id1443525538)

Fill rings by holding to aim and release to shoot, avoiding obstacles. Grow trees to save the forest and unlock new locations. Enjoy satisfying gameplay with charming graphics and bright effects.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Simple and satisfying mechanics, Fun and relaxing experience, Easy one-touch controls, Charming graphics and bright effects, Unlock unique devices and locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 🌳 Satisfying tree-planting mechanic
- 🎨 Variety of skins and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🙄 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🤔 Inconsistent diamond reward system

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing issues
- Unlocked skins not properly unlocking

**Requested features**

- Leaderboards and high score tracking
- Option to disable sound effects
- More challenging levels and gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeedBall! free?

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

### Is Twist Hit! free?

Twist Hit! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpeedBall! or Twist Hit!?

Twist Hit! is rated higher. SpeedBall! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Twist Hit! averages 4.7 from 54K ratings.

### Do SpeedBall! or Twist Hit! have ads?

Both SpeedBall! and Twist Hit! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeedBall! or Twist Hit!?

SpeedBall! ships an update monthly, and Twist Hit! every 2 months. Most recently, SpeedBall! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Twist Hit! on October 30, 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.*