# Idle Marble Run vs Marble Master

Idle Marble Run and Marble Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Idle Marble Run's written reviews are positive against 29% of Marble Master's. Marble Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (114K vs 20). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Marble Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Marble Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Idle Marble Run against 4.7 for Marble Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Master has 114K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Idle Marble Run's written reviews are positive against 29% of Marble Master's.

Idle Marble Run ships an update every 10 months, Marble Master weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Marble Run | Marble Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-marble-run/id1454408397/reviews) | **[4.7 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kilosaurus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221326010) | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-marble-run/id1454408397)

Experience a relaxing toy marble machine with idle mechanics. Watch marbles merge, hit bumpers, and inject special types like fireballs and snowballs into an infinite run.

**Highlights:** Infinite marble machine, Idle mechanics, Marble merging, Bumper interactions, Special marble types (Fireballs, Snowballs, Plasma)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 30 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 66 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 180 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 400 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1125 Diamonds | $22.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2250 Diamonds | $44.99 | one-time |


### Marble Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134)

Engage in a classic marble puzzle experience. Match, shoot, and blast colorful marbles through vibrant levels. Compete in events and challenge players globally to prove your matching skills.

**Highlights:** Classic marble puzzle levels, Vibrant and diverse scenes, In-game events, Compete with friends, Challenge players worldwide

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Value Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Value Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Value Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Value Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Value Items | $7.99 | one-time |
| Novice's Value Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mentor's Value Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master's Value Items | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic Zuma-like experience
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and transitions
- 👍 Enjoyable for both kids and adults
- 🚀 Hundreds of levels to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔥 Ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially in higher levels
- 🔥 Ads that redirect to the App Store

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles not disappearing from the screen
- Inability to exit certain game modes
- Inconsistent behavior when watching ads for rewards
- Purchased items not being properly applied

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Option to disable in-game tutorials
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- More transparent in-app purchase options
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Marble Run free?

Idle Marble Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Marble Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Marble Run or Marble Master?

Marble Master is rated higher. Idle Marble Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Marble Master averages 4.7 from 114K ratings.

### Do Idle Marble Run or Marble Master have ads?

Both Idle Marble Run and Marble Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Marble Run or Marble Master?

Idle Marble Run ships an update every 10 months, and Marble Master weekly. Most recently, Idle Marble Run was updated on October 25, 2026 and Marble Master 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.*