# Dune Surfer vs Ball Action

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dune Surfer at none against Ball Action's 1. Dune Surfer also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). Ball Action's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 6.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Action sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dune Surfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dune Surfer against 4.6 for Ball Action. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Action has 38K ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Dune Surfer's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's.

Dune Surfer ships an update every 2 weeks, Ball Action monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dune Surfer | Ball Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-surfer/id1448234523/reviews)** | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.2% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) |

## What reviewers say

### Dune Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-surfer/id1448234523)

Draw paths to guide a stickman surfer through treacherous dunes. Avoid deadly obstacles like rolling stones and sharks by drawing precise lines. Navigate a colorful world filled with unique challenges and dangers.

**Highlights:** Draw paths to navigate dunes, Avoid rolling stones, sharks, and alligators, Survive lethal white obstacles, Utilize speed bumps for protection, Guide a stickman surfer

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Interesting level designs
- 😊 Genuinely challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Difficulty spikes in some levels
- 💤 Can become repetitive over time

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting after watching ads
- Screen freezing/black blobs appearing
- Inconsistent difficulty across levels

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Customizable skins/characters
- Option to disable ads
- Improved camera/screen panning


### Ball Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741)

Control a rolling ball to knock opponents off an arena. Avoid falling off yourself while strategically hitting enemies of varying sizes and speeds. Unlock new cosmetic skins as you progress.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe controls, Smooth 3D graphics, Realistic physics simulation, Unlockable cosmetic skins, Strategic ball combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying ball-knocking mechanics
- 💡 Interesting enemy AI types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay levels
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔒 Lack of progression and content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More diverse level environments
- Reduced ad frequency
- Unlockable themes and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dune Surfer free?

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

### Is Ball Action free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dune Surfer or Ball Action?

Dune Surfer is rated higher. Dune Surfer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Ball Action averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Dune Surfer or Ball Action have ads?

Both Dune Surfer and Ball Action show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dune Surfer or Ball Action?

Dune Surfer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ball Action monthly. Most recently, Dune Surfer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ball Action on October 25, 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.*