Comparison

SpeedBall! vs Ball Action

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpeedBall!

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
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Tap the screen to change the position of the ball. Do not hit the obstacles and complete all the levels!

About

Ball Action

Control a rolling ball to knock opponents off an arena. Avoid falling off yourself while strategically hitting enemies of varying sizes and speeds. Unlock new cosmetic skins as you progress.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Smooth 3D graphics
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Unlockable cosmetic skins
  • Strategic ball combat
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Roll around and knock other balls off! Make sure not to fall off yourself... Can you do it? Simply swipe the screen to roll in all directions. Some enemy balls are small and fast, some are large but slow. Hit balls at the right moment and they fly off the stage! Features: - Easy intuitive controls - Smooth 3D graphics - Feel-good physics - Many skins to unlock Roll on and let the fight begin!

Screenshots

SpeedBall!3 screens
Ball Action4 screens

Verdict

The call

SpeedBall! and Ball Action both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of SpeedBall!'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's. SpeedBall! also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpeedBall! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ball Action sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SpeedBall! against 4.6 for Ball Action. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of SpeedBall!'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpeedBall! versus Ball Action: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedBall!Ball Action
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (24K ratings) — better4.6 (38K ratings)
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings24K38K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB237 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLion Studiosponos corporation

Customer experience

SpeedBall!

All ratings24,436 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews541 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative21.1%

Ball Action

All ratings38,408 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral17.1%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

SpeedBall!

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Ball Action

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying ball-knocking mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting enemy AI types

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay levels
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
  • 🔒 Lack of progression and content

Bugs and requests

SpeedBall!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ball movement issues on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance across levels

Requested features

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

Ball Action

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More diverse level environments
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Unlockable themes and customization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpeedBall!

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99
1 purchases

Ball Action

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is SpeedBall! free?
SpeedBall! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ball Action free?
Ball Action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpeedBall! or Ball Action?
SpeedBall! is rated higher. SpeedBall! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Ball Action averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.
Do SpeedBall! or Ball Action have ads?
Both SpeedBall! and Ball Action show ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedBall! or Ball Action?
SpeedBall! ships an update monthly, and Ball Action monthly. Most recently, SpeedBall! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ball Action on October 29, 2026.

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