# SpeedBall! vs Ball Action

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeedBall! | Ball Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedball/id1394878971/reviews)** | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) |

## 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


### Ball Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More diverse level environments
- Reduced ad frequency
- Unlockable themes and customization


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and Ball Action on October 29, 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.*