# Jelly Shift vs Going Balls

The clearest difference is update cadence: Going Balls at every 8 days against Jelly Shift's monthly. Going Balls also leads on chart position (#41 vs unranked). Jelly Shift's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 58%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jelly Shift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Going Balls sells 21 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 — 4.6 for Jelly Shift against 4.6 for Going Balls. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 552K and 424K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Jelly Shift's written reviews are positive against 58% of Going Balls's.

Jelly Shift ships an update monthly, Going Balls every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jelly Shift | Going Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (552K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-shift-obstacle-course/id1467252438/reviews) | **[4.6 (424K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls/id1499081620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552K** | 424K |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 58.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 271 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Jelly Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-shift-obstacle-course/id1467252438)

Guide a shapeshifting jelly character through challenging obstacle courses. Adapt your form to squeeze through barriers, under bars, and over obstacles to reach the finish line as quickly as possible. Unlock new characters and enjoy vibrant visuals.

**Highlights:** Shapeshifting jelly mechanics, Hundreds of obstacle courses, Unlockable jelly characters, Jelly fever speed boost, Vibrant graphics and sound, Multiple environments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and creative character designs
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay mechanics
- 🕰️ Game is easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🥱 Levels become repetitive and too easy
- 🔍 Misleading advertising compared to actual gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance and lag issues

**Requested features**

- More challenging and diverse level designs
- Ability to use in-game currency to remove ads
- Progression system with unlockable content


### Going Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls/id1499081620)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Action, #142 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Control a rolling ball through challenging tracks, testing your reflexes and physics mastery. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new balls and environments in this fast-paced arcade adventure.

**Highlights:** Dozens of challenging levels, Realistic physics engine, Ball customization, One-finger control, Tons of obstacles

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ball OldBall | $0.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Road Trip Sticker | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Promo | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ball Planet | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ball Bling | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and visuals
- 🎉 Variety of levels and challenges
- 🏆 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive advertisements
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🤖 Questionable AI in multiplayer
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
- Restore purchases feature not working as expected
- Incorrect rewards given after completing levels

**Requested features**

- Create your own levels
- Multiplayer mode with real players
- More diverse ball and world customization options
- Endless mode with high scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jelly Shift free?

Jelly Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Going Balls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jelly Shift or Going Balls?

Going Balls is rated higher. Jelly Shift averages 4.6 out of 5 from 552K ratings, while Going Balls averages 4.6 from 424K ratings.

### Do Jelly Shift or Going Balls have ads?

Both Jelly Shift and Going Balls show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jelly Shift or Going Balls?

Jelly Shift ships an update monthly, and Going Balls every 8 days. Most recently, Jelly Shift was updated on October 26, 2026 and Going Balls on October 26, 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.*