Comparison

R vs BALL x PIT

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

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About

R

Experience classic arcade shoot 'em up action with two iconic titles. Battle through 14 stages with the ability to switch between retro 2D and modern 3D graphics on the fly. Enjoy reimagined music and a new infinite mode for endless challenges.

Highlights
  • Two classic arcade titles included
  • Switch between 2D and 3D graphics
  • 14 Bydo-infested stages
  • Reimagined music arrangements
  • Infinite game mode
Features
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The coin-op classics, R-Type & R-Type II, are together on iOS! Fight through all 14 Bydo-infested stages in retro 2D graphics or shiny 3D graphics - and swap back and forth with the touch of a button 'on-the-fly'. The new 3D graphics are accompanied by fully reimagined arrangements of the timeless R-Type music tracks! The classic game-play remains untouched while the new Infinite game mode allows continuous progression from game start to final boss... the Bydo will not evade you this time! So pull yourself together, save the earth and strike down the Evil Bydo Empire!!

About

BALL x PIT

Engage in a brick-breaking, ball-fusing roguelite adventure. Battle enemies with ricocheting projectiles, gather resources, and build a new city. Recruit heroes and explore diverse realms in this fast-paced fantasy quest.

Highlights
  • Brick-breaking gameplay
  • Ball fusion system with 60+ randomized balls
  • Base building with 70+ unique structures
  • Hero recruitment and upgrades
  • Exploration of diverse realms
  • Roguelite progression
Features
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BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes. BALL x PIT is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where heroes must find the balls to plunge deeper into a seemingly bottomless pit of monsters. Develop arcane ammunition and resources in pursuit of treasure, recruiting additional heroes to aid you in your perilous quest. Ballbylon has fallen. After a meteoric and completely unexpected event annihilated the great city, all that remains is an ominous, yawning pit. Treasure hunters from far and wide flock to the city’s tomb to seek their fortune, plumbing the depths in search of Ballbylon’s scattered riches. Few return. The pit plays host to armies of barbaric creatures, hellbent on ending your quest before it even begins. Armed with a growing arsenal of magic-infused projectiles, batter your way through multiple levels of increasingly challenging obstacles to claim the ultimate prizes and rebuild New Ballbylon. Fuse Your Balls The Ball Fusion system encourages explosive experimentation with over 60 randomized balls to equip and combine during your journey. Discover overpowered combinations and unexpected synergies from hundreds of possible outcomes. Build New Ballbylon Expand New Ballbylon with over 70 unique buildings that provide gameplay bonuses and unlock further power-ups, new characters, and more! As your community grows, task homebound heroes with automated tasks to keep the resources coming while you dive deeper into the pit. Discover New Realms Face legions of diverse enemies within the pit, battling through barren deserts, frozen caverns, savage forests and more. Each region offers its own unique set of hazards on top of hordes of increasingly challenging foes and mighty, screen-filling bosses. Recruit Fellow Hunters As you explore the pit you’ll encounter fellow treasure hunters eager to add their skills to your expedition. Each character has unique, upgradable mechanics that totally change the way you play the game. Experimentation and adaptation are crucial to the success of New Ballbylon!

Screenshots

R4 screens
BALL x PIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BALL x PIT at Free against R's $4.99. BALL x PIT also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 18). R's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

BALL x PIT is free to download; R costs $4.99 up front. BALL x PIT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. R asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BALL x PIT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BALL x PIT has 4.2K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of R's written reviews are positive against 71% of BALL x PIT's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
R versus BALL x PIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRBALL x PIT
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)4.9 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews70.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings184.2K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB457 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTozai Games, Inc.Devolver Digital, Inc.

Customer experience

R

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral18.4%
Negative31.6%

BALL x PIT

All ratings3,626 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews397 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative18.6%

In-app purchases

None

R

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BALL x PIT

One-time2
  • Full Game$14.99
  • Full game$14.99

Questions

Is R free?
R costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BALL x PIT free?
BALL x PIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, R or BALL x PIT?
BALL x PIT is rated higher. R averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while BALL x PIT averages 4.9 from 4.2K ratings.
Do R or BALL x PIT have ads?
Neither R nor BALL x PIT shows ads.

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