Comparison

Ball Action vs NEO

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

Head to head
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!

About

NEO

Experience a unique arcade sports game combining elements of soccer, air hockey, and bumper cars. Drift, score, and strategize in neon-lit arenas. Customize your car and master skills to climb leagues and tournaments.

Highlights
  • Drift and score goals
  • Customize car with perks
  • Online leagues and tournaments
  • Unlock paint jobs and upgrades
  • Weekly leaderboards and hall of fame
Features
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Drift your car across the soccer field, defend your goal, and smash the ball to score and beat your opponent. There are no rules or referees in the neon-soaked arenas of NEO:BALL! Bearing inspiration from soccer, air hockey, bumper cars, neon lights and retro arcade cabinets, NEO:BALL is a completely unique arcade sports game. Jump in to play an action packed 1-minute match, or embark on a path to become the champion of top tier online leagues and tournaments. CHOOSE YOUR UNIQUE PLAY STYLE! Choose whether you want to become: • an agile speed demon • a powerhouse with unstoppable shots • a technical virtuoso with excellent curls • or a maneuver master with unrivaled grip on the field! PERFECT YOUR STRATEGY! Do you prefer defence, offence, or a more balanced approach? Plan out your strategy on each different arena field by customizing your car, and choosing between 12 special perks. Stack your perks in a unique order to boost your car, or to stun, push and confuse your opponent's car. You can even add a little bit of extra time to the scoreboard to get the winning goal! MASTER YOUR SKILLS! NEO:BALL relies equally on your personal skill, and the skill of your car. Raise your game as you unlock over 80 stylish paint jobs and exhaust modifications for your car. Upgrade your parts, and make your car become faster, stronger and more agile! CARVE OUT YOUR CAREER! • Level up and make your way across the arenas. Each arena will introduce its own unique challenge, which will require you to develop a unique strategy. • Rise to the top of your weekly league leaderboard by gaining points from the arenas. Every Sunday night, the weekly season will end, and you will be rewarded for your weekly performance. • Fight your way through 16 contestants to raise the daily tournament trophy. GET RECOGNIZED! - Get your name on top of the weekly leaderboards, - Score goals, and raise trophies to get into the all-time hall of fame. - Get selected as the "Move of the Day" by submitting the recording of your goal. If your goal is among the best that was submitted that day, everybody around the world will watch your goal and see your name under it for a whole day! Ready to become the next champion? Download NEO:BALL now for free! Please do not hesitate to reach us at support@filgames.com if you have any issues or suggestions. Any kind of feedback is welcome!

Screenshots

Ball Action4 screens
NEO4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ball Action and NEO both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of NEO's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's. NEO also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Ball Action's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 3.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Ball Action sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NEO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.6 for Ball Action against 4.7 for NEO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Action has 38K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Ball Action's written reviews are positive against 64% of NEO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ball Action ships an update monthly, NEO every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ball Action versus NEO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBall ActionNEO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (38K ratings)4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better3.4K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB152 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerponos corporationFil Games Ltd

Customer experience

Ball Action

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

NEO

All ratings3,407 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative24.1%

User reviews

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

NEO

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique retro-futuristic visuals
  • 🎨 Customizable cars and skins
  • 💎 Engaging progression system with upgrades
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Long wait times to open packs
  • 🤖 Questionable matchmaking and AI opponents
  • 🤑 Concerns about pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🎮 Unresponsive or inconsistent controls

Bugs and requests

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

NEO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when entering certain arenas
  • Freezing and performance issues
  • Inconsistent or missing rewards
  • Inability to save progress and data loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to play against friends
  • More game modes and maps
  • Better progression system and rewards
  • Improved matchmaking and skill-based pairing
  • Customizable controls and camera options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ball Action

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
10 purchases

NEO

One-time10
  • Super Sale$1.99
  • 30 Gems$1.99
  • 20 Gems$1.99
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  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Special Offer2 variants$4.99
  • 90 Gems$4.99
  • Mega Sale$9.99
  • 210 Gems$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99

Questions

Is Ball Action free?
Ball Action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NEO free?
NEO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ball Action or NEO?
NEO is rated higher. Ball Action averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while NEO averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Ball Action or NEO have ads?
Both Ball Action and NEO show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ball Action or NEO?
Ball Action ships an update monthly, and NEO every 2 months. Most recently, Ball Action was updated on October 27, 2026 and NEO on October 27, 2026.

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