# Ball Action vs Drop Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drop Maker at 100% against Ball Action's 39%. Drop Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ball Action's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Drop Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Action has 38K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Ball Action's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drop Maker's.

Ball Action ships an update monthly, Drop Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Action | Drop Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-maker/id1527905768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) | [IK SEONG PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/488068869) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More diverse level environments
- Reduced ad frequency
- Unlockable themes and customization


### Drop Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-maker/id1527905768)

Guide a ball down a challenging course by tapping to move left or right. Master precise movements to navigate increasing slopes and reach the goal. This game requires significant focus and skill to succeed.

**Highlights:** Tap to move left or right, Ball moves up or down, Increasing slope difficulty, Requires devotion and skill, 3D race gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Action free?

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

### Is Drop Maker free?

Drop Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball Action or Drop Maker?

Drop Maker is rated higher. Ball Action averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Drop Maker averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ball Action or Drop Maker have ads?

Ball Action shows ads; Drop Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Action or Drop Maker?

Ball Action ships an update monthly, and Drop Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Ball Action was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drop Maker on October 13, 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.*