# SpeedBall! vs Be a pong

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpeedBall! at 9.0 against Be a pong's 12.5. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeedBall! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Be a pong 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 Be a pong. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of SpeedBall!'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Be a pong's.

SpeedBall! ships an update monthly, Be a pong every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeedBall! | Be a pong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedball/id1394878971/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-pong/id1463354791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 67.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [MondayOFF LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## 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


### Be a pong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-pong/id1463354791)

Test your pong prowess in this physics-based puzzle game. Master trick shots and clear hundreds of challenging stages. Simple drag-to-shoot controls make it easy to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of stages, Challenging trick shots, Drag to shoot controls, Supports latest iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Great way to pass time
- 💡 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Ball gets stuck or disappears
- Levels become unplayable after certain progress
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Level editor or creator
- Ability to skip difficult levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeedBall! free?

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

### Is Be a pong free?

Be a pong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpeedBall! or Be a pong?

Be a pong is rated higher. SpeedBall! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Be a pong averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do SpeedBall! or Be a pong have ads?

Both SpeedBall! and Be a pong show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeedBall! or Be a pong?

SpeedBall! ships an update monthly, and Be a pong every 6 weeks. Most recently, SpeedBall! was updated on November 11, 2026 and Be a pong on November 11, 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.*