# Knock Balls! vs ZomBees

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZomBees at every 11 days against Knock Balls!'s every 3 months. ZomBees also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Knock Balls!'s advantage is ratings volume (211K vs 14K). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knock Balls! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZomBees sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ZomBees holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knock Balls! has 211K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Knock Balls!'s written reviews are positive against 41% of ZomBees's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Knock Balls! ships an update every 3 months, ZomBees every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knock Balls! | ZomBees |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (211K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-balls/id1424257445/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombees-shooter/id6450262209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Playin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692538241) |

## What reviewers say

### Knock Balls!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-balls/id1424257445)

Test your aim by throwing balls to demolish various structures. Enjoy hundreds of levels with diverse visuals and challenging gameplay. Simple one-tap controls make it easy to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Throw balls to crush structures, Hundreds of levels, Diverse visual ambiances, One-tap controls, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Satisfying physics and gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and block formations
- 🔇 Lack of sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied levels
- Ability to save/carry over unused balls
- Customizable cannons and upgrades


### ZomBees

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombees-shooter/id6450262209)

Defend your bee colony from swarming undead bugs in this 2D shooter. Utilize unique bee heroes, power-ups, and abilities to survive challenging waves and save your home.

**Highlights:** 2D shooter gameplay, Defend bee colony, Hordes of undead bugs, Unique bee heroes, Abilities and power-ups, Challenging survival

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Innovative bee and zombee concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of progression and upgrades
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous levels
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty spikes after updates
- Inconsistent controls and responsiveness
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More playable bee characters and upgrades
- Increased level variety and difficulty progression
- Reduced ads or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knock Balls! free?

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

### Is ZomBees free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knock Balls! or ZomBees?

ZomBees is rated higher. Knock Balls! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211K ratings, while ZomBees averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do Knock Balls! or ZomBees have ads?

Both Knock Balls! and ZomBees show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knock Balls! or ZomBees?

Knock Balls! ships an update every 3 months, and ZomBees every 11 days. Most recently, Knock Balls! was updated on November 5, 2026 and ZomBees on November 6, 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.*