# Ball Up 3D vs Stack Ball

The clearest difference is rating: Stack Ball at 4.6 against Ball Up 3D's 3.4. Stack Ball also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 7). Ball Up 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Up 3D sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Stack Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stack Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 27 respectively.

Ball Up 3D ships an update every 14 months, Stack Ball every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Up 3D | Stack Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-up-3d/id1477809448/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-bounce-challenge/id6449554520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Payal Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621490373) | [52 Blue Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675697592) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Up 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-up-3d/id1477809448)

Tap at the precise moment to guide a ball upwards, avoiding black obstacles. Hitting them shatters the ball, forcing a restart. Enjoy unlimited levels with vibrant graphics and fluid physics.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Unlimited levels, 10 color themes, Vibrant graphics, Fluid paint physics, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Banner & Popup ad for 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Popup Ads for 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Banner & Popup ad for 1Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Pop-up Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner ad | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner and Pop-up Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Stack Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-bounce-challenge/id6449554520)

Bounce a ball through an endless spiral of platforms, breaking through them with precise timing. Dodge obstacles, collect gems for unlocks, and compete for high scores on global leaderboards. Enjoy vibrant graphics and addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Break through platforms, Dodge black blocks, Collect gems for unlocks, High score leaderboards, Endless levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads & Play Offline | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Up 3D free?

Ball Up 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stack Ball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Up 3D or Stack Ball?

Stack Ball is rated higher. Ball Up 3D averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stack Ball averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Ball Up 3D or Stack Ball have ads?

Stack Ball shows ads; Ball Up 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Up 3D or Stack Ball?

Ball Up 3D ships an update every 14 months, and Stack Ball every 9 days. Most recently, Ball Up 3D was updated on September 7, 2026 and Stack Ball on September 18, 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.*