Comparison

Paper Sphere vs Mini Balls

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

Head to head
About

Paper Sphere

Guide cute spheres through challenging puzzles by tapping to send them out. Navigate over 150 levels in this visually appealing and engaging game. It's a delightful experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Tap to send out spheres
  • Over 150 levels
  • Challenging puzzle gameplay
  • Dazzling design
  • Cute sphere characters
Features
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Tap to send out cute spheres on the shapes. Don't let them crash in this fun and challenging puzzle game with more than 150 levels. Paper Sphere is a meticulously crafted and dazzlingly designed little gem, brought to you by Monkeybin Studios. It's all about our love for a great game! This is the third game in Monkeybin's Hyspherical sequel. The two first were both featured by Apple, and reached millions of downloads each.

About

Mini Balls

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You need to measure the force and angle for the shooting, but your task is not that easy! Try and hit the star with the least amount of balls to get a better star rating. Key features: • 80 amazing levels. • 8 different worlds. • Easy to play, hard to master. • Super accurate control. Have Fun!

Screenshots

Paper Sphere4 screens
Mini Balls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Balls at none against Paper Sphere's 1. Paper Sphere's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 41 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Paper Sphere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mini Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Sphere ships an update every 3 days, Mini Balls every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paper Sphere versus Mini Balls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper SphereMini Balls
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaakon Langaas LagengGiuseppe Calcagno

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Paper Sphere

One-time1
  • No ads and 60 bonus levels$2.99
None

Mini Balls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paper Sphere free?
Paper Sphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Balls free?
Mini Balls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paper Sphere or Mini Balls have ads?
Neither Paper Sphere nor Mini Balls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper Sphere or Mini Balls?
Paper Sphere ships an update every 3 days, and Mini Balls every 41 months. Most recently, Paper Sphere was updated on June 10, 2026 and Mini Balls on September 10, 2026.

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