# Stack Ball 3D vs Action Balls

The clearest difference is rating: Stack Ball 3D at 4.7 against Action Balls's 4.4. Stack Ball 3D also leads on ratings volume (847K vs 21K) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). Action Balls's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Ball 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Action Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stack Ball 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Ball 3D has 847K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 61% positive.

Stack Ball 3D ships an update monthly, Action Balls every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Ball 3D | Action Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (847K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1456732568/reviews)** | [4.4 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-balls-gyrosphere-race/id1603034614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **847K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [DEVGEIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462267626) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Ball 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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


### Action Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-balls-gyrosphere-race/id1603034614)

Experience an addicting 3D rolling ball game with realistic physics and challenging obstacles. Master ball control, collect points, and overcome barriers to complete all levels. Utilize boosters and manage lives to progress through this engaging adventure.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics, Challenging obstacles, Ball control mastery, Level completion, Ball boosters, 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐢 Slow ball movement
- 🔄 Levels feel repetitive
- 🤔 Copied gameplay from other games

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Game freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Reduce number of ads
- Improve ball control and movement
- Add more variety to levels and obstacles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Ball 3D free?

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

### Is Action Balls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack Ball 3D or Action Balls?

Stack Ball 3D is rated higher. Stack Ball 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 847K ratings, while Action Balls averages 4.4 from 21K ratings.

### Do Stack Ball 3D or Action Balls have ads?

Both Stack Ball 3D and Action Balls show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Ball 3D or Action Balls?

Stack Ball 3D ships an update monthly, and Action Balls every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stack Ball 3D was updated on October 29, 2026 and Action Balls on October 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.*