# Ball Action vs Level Up Balls!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Level Up Balls! at weekly against Ball Action's monthly. Ball Action's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 5.9K) and review sentiment (39% vs 29%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Action sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Level Up Balls! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Ball Action against 4.6 for Level Up Balls!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Action has 38K ratings behind it against 5.9K, 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 29% of Level Up Balls!'s.

Ball Action ships an update monthly, Level Up Balls! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Action | Level Up Balls! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741/reviews) | [4.6 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-balls/id1642802010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 5.9K |
| Positive reviews | **38.9% of reviews** | 29.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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


### Level Up Balls!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-balls/id1642802010)

Control a ball, leveling it up as you crash smaller balls. Navigate through obstacles and avoid higher-level balls to reach the finish line. The sky is the limit for your ball's progression.

**Highlights:** Level up your ball, Crash other balls, Avoid obstacles, Survive high-level balls, Reach the end

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Interesting concept of leveling up balls
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay until higher levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Significant performance issues and lag at higher levels
- 🔋 Game becomes unplayable due to excessive ads
- 🔒 Requires constant internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes when reaching high levels
- Ball upgrade level cap at 1001 despite showing higher level
- Progress reset after watching certain ads

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Option to disable ads or purchase ad-free version
- Improved performance and stability at higher levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Action free?

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

### Is Level Up Balls! free?

Level Up Balls! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball Action or Level Up Balls!?

Ball Action and Level Up Balls! are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 38K and 5.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Ball Action or Level Up Balls! have ads?

Both Ball Action and Level Up Balls! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Action or Level Up Balls!?

Ball Action ships an update monthly, and Level Up Balls! weekly. Most recently, Ball Action was updated on September 28, 2026 and Level Up Balls! on September 27, 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.*