Comparison

Ball Up 3D vs Cheetah Commander

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

Head to head
About

Ball Up 3D

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
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Click at the right time to keep the ball going up. But if you hit a black one or obstacles, It's all over! Your ball shatters to pieces and you have to start your fall all over again. How many levels can you clear? Ball Up features: - One-tap easy-to-learn controls. - Unlimited levels and 10 beautiful color themes. - Bright vibrant graphics. - Beautifully clean and fluid paint physics. - Free to play. Will you be the first to beat all levels? Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSmtnV7qEToPWbtrlB4UB_pXxxJ4CB1TIy8s3KOZLCvvZnLb3bQfC-IT3enbNCmpYnO2WeCahPCpmvx/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Cheetah Commander

Features
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Prepare for the ultimate sky battle in Cheetah Commander, the addictive airplane shooting game. Inspired by classic games like Raiden and 1942, this game offers action-packed gameplay where you take on enemy aircraft and boss monsters. Help Captain Pirouz fulfill his mission to defeat the wicked goblin invaders and be the savior of the world. The game features intense combat, addictive gameplay, and a modern aircraft that will keep you entertained for hours. Be the best fighter pilot as you navigate through challenging levels, destroy enemy air crafts, and confront the boss monster. Download Cheetah Commander now and embark on an epic adventure in the sky! FEATURES - Remarkable Game Modes - Deadly Super Weapons To Advance Your Level - Great Endless Adventure - Upgrade Your Plane - Epic Boss Fights - Two-mode finger control setup - Discover New Worlds - Addictive Gaming Experience - Easy To Get Rewarded - Multiple Unique Stage

Screenshots

Ball Up 3D4 screens
Cheetah Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ball Up 3D at none against Cheetah Commander's shown. Cheetah Commander's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Up 3D sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Cheetah Commander sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ball Up 3D ships an update every 14 months, Cheetah Commander every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ball Up 3D versus Cheetah Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBall Up 3DCheetah Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB295 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPayal LakhaniNavid Rahmani

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Ball Up 3D

Subscriptions6
  • Remove Banner Ad for 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • Remove Banner Ad for 1 Month$2.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Remove Banner & Popup ad for 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • Remove Popup Ads for 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Remove Banner & Popup ad for 1Month$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Remove Pop-up Ads$5.99
  • Remove Banner ad$5.99
  • Remove Banner and Pop-up Ads$9.99
6 purchases

Cheetah Commander

One-time6
  • 1000 Stars$0.99
  • 2500 Stars$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 10000 Stars$2.99
  • 25000 Stars$3.99
  • 40000 Stars$4.99

Questions

Is Ball Up 3D free?
Ball Up 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cheetah Commander free?
Cheetah Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ball Up 3D or Cheetah Commander have ads?
Cheetah Commander shows ads; Ball Up 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Ball Up 3D or Cheetah Commander?
Ball Up 3D ships an update every 14 months, and Cheetah Commander every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ball Up 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cheetah Commander on October 27, 2026.

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