# Cards +1 vs Ballpins

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cards +1 at 100% against Ballpins's 0%. Cards +1 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Ballpins's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ballpins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Cards +1's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ballpins's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cards +1 | Ballpins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-plus-1/id1421739142/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpins/id6590630859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Coyard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411999676) | [Shahar Galukman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760147031) |

## What reviewers say

### Cards +1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-plus-1/id1421739142)

Tap cards to increase their value and create combinations. Strategically use special cards to extend your gameplay and achieve higher scores. This free puzzle game offers simple mechanics with surprising depth.

**Highlights:** Tap cards to increase value, Create card combinations, Strategic gameplay, Special cards with unique effects, Score-based progression, Completely free

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ballpins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpins/id6590630859)

Experience a Zen-inspired Plinko game that blends relaxing visuals with thrilling unpredictability. Watch balls cascade, activate power-ups, and build your score in this tranquil yet captivating experience.

**Highlights:** Zen Mode with soothing visuals and sounds, Roguelike elements for strategic choices, Offline play for anytime, anywhere access, Relaxing atmosphere to unwind, Lucky Day for thrilling chance-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cards +1 free?

Cards +1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ballpins free?

Ballpins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cards +1 or Ballpins?

Ballpins is rated higher. Cards +1 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ballpins averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cards +1 or Ballpins have ads?

Neither Cards +1 nor Ballpins shows ads.

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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.*