The Noodle vs Balance Stuff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Noodle
Guide a tube to catch falling noodles. Skillfully maneuver to catch the slithering noodles as they fall, requiring focus on noodle movement to overcome the increasing challenge. Test your reflexes and coordination in this engaging arcade game.
- Catch falling noodles
- Maneuver tube left/right
- Increasing challenge
- Focus on noodle movement
- Skillful catching
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Let's get the noodles into these bamboo tubes! Move the tube to the left or right to catch the falling noodles skillfully. The slithering noodles will make the game becomes more challenging to play. One of the trick to handle this game is that you need to control the tube by looking at the movements of the noodles without being distracted. Okay, it's time for you to start this challenge!
Balance Stuff
A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.
- Keep 99+ objects from falling
- Over 300 levels
- Timed and untimed modes
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Relaxing gameplay
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Featured by Apple multiple times for its RELAXING & ADDICTIVE zen like gameplay, Balance Stuff is an AWARD-WINNING game loved by millions of players around the world! Balance Stuff puts your reflexes and skill to the test as you strive to keep 99+ objects from falling off the table. FIND YOUR INNER BALANCE and escape everyday life while challenging yourself to reach new heights. With no violence and optimized for all new iPads and iPhones, it’s perfect for all ages and skill levels. Features: - Winner of the 2022 App Store Awards for its engaging and addictive gameplay - Chosen by Apple as one of their featured games on multiple occasions - Over 300 levels of increasing difficulty to challenge your balancing skills. - Leaderboards and achievements in Game Center to compete with friends. - Customizable gameplay with options for both timed and untimed modes. - Relaxing and stress-free gameplay to help you unwind. - No violence, just pure fun! Join the millions of players who have found their inner balance with Balance Stuff. Download now and experience the thrill of defying gravity and mastering the art of balance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Balance Stuff at 4.4 against The Noodle's 3.8. The Noodle's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. The Noodle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Balance Stuff holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of The Noodle's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The Noodle ships an update every 6 weeks, Balance Stuff every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Noodle | Balance Stuff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (2.7K ratings) | 4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews — better | 44.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hibiki Yano | Rakshak Kalwani |
Customer experience
The Noodle
Balance Stuff
User reviews
The Noodle
From 2.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and creative level design
- 🤩 Satisfying noodle physics
- 😊 Great time killer
Room to improve
- 💸 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🤯 Levels can be frustratingly difficult
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried levels
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Balance Stuff
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high
Bugs and requests
The Noodle
Reported bugs
3 issues- Noodle clipping/breaking through containers
- Freezing/crashing issues on some devices
- Inconsistent performance and glitches
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to earn coins/skins without ads
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve
- Support for wider range of devices
Balance Stuff
Reported bugs
4 issues- Items glitching and clipping through each other
- Timer resetting or not working properly
- Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
- Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches
Requested features
4 requests- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee
In-app purchases
The Noodle
- COIN 900$0.99
- No Ads$2.99
- COIN 5000$4.99
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- COIN 11000$9.99
- COIN24000$19.99
Balance Stuff
- Remove Ads$0.99
