# Ball Mayhem vs VIP Guard

Ball Mayhem and VIP Guard both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Ball Mayhem's written reviews are positive against 51% of VIP Guard's. Ball Mayhem also leads on chart position (#201 vs unranked) and ratings volume (354K vs 113K). VIP Guard's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 14.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Mayhem sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and VIP Guard 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 — 4.8 for Ball Mayhem against 4.7 for VIP Guard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 354K and 113K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Ball Mayhem's written reviews are positive against 51% of VIP Guard's.

Ball Mayhem ships an update every 5 weeks, VIP Guard monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Mayhem | VIP Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (354K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-mayhem/id1448037588/reviews)** | [4.7 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-guard/id1528884485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **354K** | 113K |
| Positive reviews | **65.6% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#201** | — |
| Size | 313 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Gismart](https://appshunter.io/developer/666830030) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Mayhem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-mayhem/id1448037588)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Compete in intense stadium battles, tackling opponents to advance and score touchdowns. Prove your team is the best in the world.

**Highlights:** Stadium battles, Tackle opponents, Score touchdowns, Compete against teams, Become the best

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 450 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1050 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2250 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 7500 diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack 17500 diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Customizable characters and fields
- 💯 Great for killing time
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐢 Slow progression and unlocking of content
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing game crashes
- Unlock requirements not tracking properly
- Ads sometimes not closing properly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to pass and kick the ball
- Improved team AI and blocking


### VIP Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-guard/id1528884485)

Become a master of security in this challenging game. Protect your charge from enemy threats by diving to stop incoming bullets.  Master your timing and skills to achieve the ultimate rescue.

**Highlights:** Close protection mode, Identify enemy threats, Dive to protect VIP, Stop bullets, Level up, Cool graphics, Smooth gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Decent concept
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of variety

**Reported bugs**

- Levels repeating
- Hints not working
- Main menu issues
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Reduce ads
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Add more gameplay variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Mayhem free?

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

### Is VIP Guard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Mayhem or VIP Guard?

Ball Mayhem is rated higher. Ball Mayhem averages 4.8 out of 5 from 354K ratings, while VIP Guard averages 4.7 from 113K ratings.

### Do Ball Mayhem or VIP Guard have ads?

Both Ball Mayhem and VIP Guard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Mayhem or VIP Guard?

Ball Mayhem ships an update every 5 weeks, and VIP Guard monthly. Most recently, Ball Mayhem was updated on November 8, 2026 and VIP Guard on November 8, 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.*