# Ball Games⋆ vs Blob Runner 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ball Games⋆ at none against Blob Runner 3D's 1. Ball Games⋆ also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Blob Runner 3D's advantage is ratings volume (196K vs 41). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blob Runner 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ball Games⋆ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ball Games⋆ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blob Runner 3D has 196K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Ball Games⋆'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Blob Runner 3D's.

Ball Games⋆ ships an update every 4 days, Blob Runner 3D weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Games⋆ | Blob Runner 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-games/id1451666625/reviews)** | [4.6 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-runner-3d/id1546448536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **196K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 504 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Block Puzzle Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376113124) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Games⋆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-games/id1451666625)

Engage in a satisfying ball shooting idle game where you upgrade your balls to break bricks and clear lines. Earn in-game currency to enhance ball speed, strength, and quantity. Level up daily by playing this addictive arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Shoot bricks with balls, Upgrade balls for speed and strength, Complete waves for in-game currency, Clear lines to progress, Level up daily

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blob Runner 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-runner-3d/id1546448536)

Navigate a vibrant 3D world, guiding a growing blob to overcome obstacles and collect jelly. Sculpt your blob from scratch, customize its appearance with colors and accessories, and compete in an epic race to become the biggest blob.

**Highlights:** Grow your blob by collecting jelly, Avoid deadly obstacles, Sculpt your blob from scratch, Customize blob with colors and skins, Collect special rewards, Hilarious animations

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins and hats
- 🎨 Satisfying visuals and animations
- 💎 Easy to earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive and unskippable ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🤖 Unavoidable obstacles and lack of control
- 💰 Ads required to unlock content

**Reported bugs**

- Skins/hats not unlocking properly
- Multiplier targets not registering hits
- Game freezing or force-closing unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add jump/slide mechanics
- Implement a level editor or randomization
- Introduce more varied obstacles and challenges
- Allow purchasing of items without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Games⋆ free?

Ball Games⋆ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blob Runner 3D free?

Blob Runner 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball Games⋆ or Blob Runner 3D?

Ball Games⋆ is rated higher. Ball Games⋆ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Blob Runner 3D averages 4.6 from 196K ratings.

### Do Ball Games⋆ or Blob Runner 3D have ads?

Neither Ball Games⋆ nor Blob Runner 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Games⋆ or Blob Runner 3D?

Ball Games⋆ ships an update every 4 days, and Blob Runner 3D weekly. Most recently, Ball Games⋆ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blob Runner 3D on October 24, 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.*