Comparison

Be a pong vs Ball Action

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Be a pong

Test your pong prowess in this physics-based puzzle game. Master trick shots and clear hundreds of challenging stages. Simple drag-to-shoot controls make it easy to pick up and play.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle gameplay
  • Hundreds of stages
  • Challenging trick shots
  • Drag to shoot controls
  • Supports latest iPhone and iPad
Features
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Everyone Believes themselves They are the best Pong player IN THE WORLD Are you ready for the physics based puzzle game? Challenge your skills! Make trick shots to clear stages. · · · · · · Game Feature · · · · · · · » Simply drag to shoot the ball » Hundreds of stages to play » Challenging trick shots » Supports newest iPhone12, iPad series Developer - Best Hypercasual Developer MondayOFF Game · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

About

Ball Action

Control a rolling ball to knock opponents off an arena. Avoid falling off yourself while strategically hitting enemies of varying sizes and speeds. Unlock new cosmetic skins as you progress.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Smooth 3D graphics
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Unlockable cosmetic skins
  • Strategic ball combat
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Roll around and knock other balls off! Make sure not to fall off yourself... Can you do it? Simply swipe the screen to roll in all directions. Some enemy balls are small and fast, some are large but slow. Hit balls at the right moment and they fly off the stage! Features: - Easy intuitive controls - Smooth 3D graphics - Feel-good physics - Many skins to unlock Roll on and let the fight begin!

Screenshots

Be a pong4 screens
Ball Action4 screens

Verdict

The call

Be a pong and Ball Action both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Be a pong's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's. Be a pong also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Be a pong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ball Action sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Be a pong against 4.6 for Ball Action. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Be a pong's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Be a pong ships an update every 6 weeks, Ball Action monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Be a pong versus Ball Action: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe a pongBall Action
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings) — better4.6 (38K ratings)
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings28K38K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB237 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMondayOFF LLCponos corporation

Customer experience

Be a pong

All ratings28,086 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral15.6%
Negative17.0%

Ball Action

All ratings38,408 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral17.1%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

Be a pong

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🚀 Great way to pass time
  • 💡 Challenging levels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Ball Action

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying ball-knocking mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting enemy AI types

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay levels
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
  • 🔒 Lack of progression and content

Bugs and requests

Be a pong

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball gets stuck or disappears
  • Levels become unplayable after certain progress
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Level editor or creator
  • Ability to skip difficult levels

Ball Action

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More diverse level environments
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Unlockable themes and customization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Be a pong

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Ball Action

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Be a pong free?
Be a pong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ball Action free?
Ball Action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Be a pong or Ball Action?
Be a pong is rated higher. Be a pong averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Ball Action averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.
Do Be a pong or Ball Action have ads?
Both Be a pong and Ball Action show ads.
Which is updated more often, Be a pong or Ball Action?
Be a pong ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ball Action monthly. Most recently, Be a pong was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ball Action on November 7, 2026.

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