# Knock Balls! vs Tap Against Time

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Against Time at 5.0 against Knock Balls!'s 4.6. Tap Against Time also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Knock Balls!'s advantage is ratings volume (211K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knock Balls! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tap Against Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tap Against Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knock Balls! has 211K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Knock Balls! ships an update every 3 months, Tap Against Time every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knock Balls! | Tap Against Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (211K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-balls/id1424257445/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-against-time/id6755980854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Bryan Anthony Madrigal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857806794) |

## 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


### Tap Against Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-against-time/id6755980854)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced hyper-casual game. Tap targets before time runs out to increase your score and build combos. Progress through challenging levels and unlock achievements as you track your performance.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Progressive difficulty, Combo multiplier system, 15+ challenging levels, Unlockable achievements, Detailed statistics tracking, Daily streak system

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knock Balls! free?

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

### Is Tap Against Time free?

Tap Against Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knock Balls! or Tap Against Time?

Tap Against Time is rated higher. Knock Balls! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211K ratings, while Tap Against Time averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Knock Balls! or Tap Against Time have ads?

Both Knock Balls! and Tap Against Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knock Balls! or Tap Against Time?

Knock Balls! ships an update every 3 months, and Tap Against Time every 3 weeks. Most recently, Knock Balls! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tap Against Time on November 5, 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.*