# 保卫萝卜3 vs Stacky Ball

The clearest difference is rating: Stacky Ball at 4.0 against 保卫萝卜3's 2.8. Stacky Ball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 28) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 保卫萝卜3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (112 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 保卫萝卜3 sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Stacky Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stacky Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 保卫萝卜3 has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 34% and 33% positive.

保卫萝卜3 ships an update fortnightly, Stacky Ball every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 保卫萝卜3 | Stacky Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id1460233109/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-ball/id1544379514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 849 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Kai Luo Tian Xia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/518606716) | [Beijing Popeach Network Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/866520139) |

## What reviewers say

### 保卫萝卜3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id1460233109)

Engage in a classic tower defense experience with new maps, turrets, and gameplay modes. Build defenses to protect the protagonist, "Apo," through exciting challenges and adventures. Customize your character and enjoy pure tower defense fun.

**Highlights:** Classic tower defense gameplay, Innovative plot modes, New turrets and maps, Candy gameplay and slide mode, Radish customization and skill system, Standalone version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 限时活动6元特惠 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60点券 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newcomer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元特惠 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 群英荟萃入场券-6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 家园试炼体力-50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 活动代币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时活动3元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时活动6元超值 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 活动特权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 高级骰子礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 190点券 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18元特惠 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 190 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 家园试炼体力-160 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350点券 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 380 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 限时活动30元超值 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 宠物柿子碎片-100个 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 810点券 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 860 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 波小凡限时-200碎片 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 龙法师礼包-200碎片 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1680 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3580 gems | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to play
- ❤️ Nostalgic and beloved series
- 💡 Good game design and challenging levels
- 💰 Free-to-play with optional ads for boosts
- 🌟 Good graphics and cute characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires Chinese ID for verification
- 🌍 Not accessible to international players
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 📉 Difficulty spikes and frustrating gameplay
- 💸 Paid features and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to log in
- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
- Black screen during real-name verification
- Ice chests cannot be opened in winter event
- Game crashes after completing certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add English language option
- Implement alternative verification methods (e.g., passport)
- Create international servers
- Add account login for progress saving
- More frequent game updates with new levels


### Stacky Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-ball/id1544379514)

Smash, bump, and bounce a ball through colorful helix platforms to reach the end. Avoid black platforms, but gain speed to break through them. Enjoy endless levels and addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Smash, bump, and bounce through helix platforms, Avoid black platforms, gain speed to break them, One-tap easy controls, Addictive and fun gameplay, Over 3000 endless levels, Glowing visual effects and bouncing ball colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 保卫萝卜3 free?

保卫萝卜3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stacky Ball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 保卫萝卜3 or Stacky Ball?

Stacky Ball is rated higher. 保卫萝卜3 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Stacky Ball averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 保卫萝卜3 or Stacky Ball have ads?

Both 保卫萝卜3 and Stacky Ball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 保卫萝卜3 or Stacky Ball?

保卫萝卜3 ships an update fortnightly, and Stacky Ball every 6 months. Most recently, 保卫萝卜3 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stacky Ball on October 5, 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.*