# Raider vs Split Balls 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Split Balls 3D at 4.7 against Raider's 3.2. Split Balls 3D also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 1.1K) and review sentiment (39% vs 28%). Raider's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raider sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Split Balls 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Split Balls 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Balls 3D has 19K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Raider's written reviews are positive against 39% of Split Balls 3D's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raider | Split Balls 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider-origin/id1467842750/reviews) | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-balls-3d/id1469865853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **39.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 806 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4399TH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435995183) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Raider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider-origin/id1467842750)

Embark on a magical adventure in a sword and magic universe. Engage in one-handed vertical gameplay, battle alongside friends in cross-server events, and hunt bosses for valuable loot. Customize your character with fashionable outfits and mounts.

**Highlights:** One-hand vertical gameplay, Cross-server battles, League and friend system, Boss hunts with high drop rates, Customizable fashion and mounts, High offline income

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond*50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Common Top-up Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond*250 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Senior Top-up Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond*500 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Top-up Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond*1000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond*1500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond*2500 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond*5000 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast leveling up
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🤝 Made good friends
- 🎨 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy
- 🤖 Overly automated gameplay
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting support

**Reported bugs**

- Account progress being lost or reset
- Inability to log in or access servers
- In-app purchases not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Improved balancing between free-to-play and paying players
- Easier way to recover lost progress
- More engaging and interactive gameplay


### Split Balls 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-balls-3d/id1469865853)

Navigate challenging mazes to collect all the balls and reach the goal. Unlock new balls and colors as you progress through increasingly difficult levels in this addictive puzzle game. Test your skills against unique boss levels.

**Highlights:** Collect all balls per level, Unlock new balls and colors, Discover original mazes, Swipe to move the maze, Beat boss levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner & Interstitial | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner & Interstitial | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Cool ball designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤔 Unclear purpose of in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More diverse and challenging levels
- Ability to choose ball design
- Spending options for in-game currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raider free?

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

### Is Split Balls 3D free?

Split Balls 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Raider or Split Balls 3D?

Split Balls 3D is rated higher. Raider averages 3.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Split Balls 3D averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.

### Do Raider or Split Balls 3D have ads?

Both Raider and Split Balls 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raider or Split Balls 3D?

Raider ships an update monthly, and Split Balls 3D monthly. Most recently, Raider was updated on October 7, 2026 and Split Balls 3D on October 10, 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.*