# Stack Ball 3D vs Long Neck Run

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stack Ball 3D at monthly against Long Neck Run's every 3 months. Stack Ball 3D also leads on ratings volume (845K vs 86K) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). Long Neck Run's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Ball 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Long Neck Run 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 — 4.7 for Stack Ball 3D against 4.6 for Long Neck Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Ball 3D has 845K ratings behind it against 86K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Stack Ball 3D's written reviews are positive against 69% of Long Neck Run's.

Stack Ball 3D ships an update monthly, Long Neck Run every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Ball 3D | Long Neck Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (845K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1456732568/reviews)** | [4.6 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **845K** | 86K |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Ball 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1456732568)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Smash, bump, and bounce a ball through colorful helix platforms to reach the end. Avoid black platforms or your ball shatters. Speed up for a fireball or wait for your chance to roll and jump.

**Highlights:** Smash through platforms, Bounce and bump, Avoid black platforms, Fireball speed boost, Strategic gameplay, Vibrant graphics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Ball! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins + No ADS | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visual effects
- 🕹️ Works without WiFi
- 🎢 Relaxing and stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 Ads still appear even after paying to remove them

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after ads
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Inconsistent collision detection

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and game modes
- Ability to customize ball/character designs
- Pause function
- Leaderboards and multiplayer
- Progress saving across devices


### Long Neck Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385)

An engaging obstacle racing game where players control a character to grow their neck by collecting rings. Navigate challenging levels, avoid traps, and collect rewards to unlock new skins and bonuses. The game offers quick play sessions and a shop for cosmetic upgrades.

**Highlights:** Collect rings to grow your neck, Avoid traps and pitfalls, Unlockable skins and cosmetic items, Finger-swipe controls, Increasing difficulty levels, Collect keys and gemstones

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Works offline
- 💎 Easy to get gems
- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads after every level
- 🤯 Ads even after paying for ad-free
- 😤 Ads ruin the gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game glitches and lags
- Incorrect math calculations for multipliers
- Inconsistent scoring and progression

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles to reach
- Ability to choose level or character
- Less ads or option to permanently remove ads
- More skins and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Ball 3D free?

Stack Ball 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Long Neck Run free?

Long Neck Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Ball 3D or Long Neck Run?

Stack Ball 3D is rated higher. Stack Ball 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 845K ratings, while Long Neck Run averages 4.6 from 86K ratings.

### Do Stack Ball 3D or Long Neck Run have ads?

Both Stack Ball 3D and Long Neck Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Ball 3D or Long Neck Run?

Stack Ball 3D ships an update monthly, and Long Neck Run every 3 months. Most recently, Stack Ball 3D was updated on September 29, 2026 and Long Neck Run on September 29, 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.*