# Ball Break 3D vs Pearl Gem!

The clearest difference is ads: Ball Break 3D at none against Pearl Gem!'s shown. Ball Break 3D also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Pearl Gem!'s advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 54). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Break 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pearl Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ball Break 3D against 4.6 for Pearl Gem!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl Gem! has 65K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Break 3D | Pearl Gem! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-break-3d/id1483622800/reviews) | **[4.6 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RadPirates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218338313) | [A Small Game AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073064064) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Break 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-break-3d/id1483622800)

Engage in a satisfying 3D puzzle experience with this game. Swipe to aim and throw balls at matching colored stains to break shapes. Discover infinite levels and secret stages with its zen gameplay and hypnotic colors.

**Highlights:** Addictive 3D gameplay, Tons of levels, Zen gameplay, Hypnotic colors, Infinite levels & secret stages, Easy to pick up

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pearl Gem!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346)

Engage in a unique bubble-shooter adventure, breaking obstacles and combining shots to conquer levels. Collect pearls to craft beautiful gems and discover hidden treasures with a helpful companion guiding your way.

**Highlights:** Unique bubble-shooter gameplay, Break through obstacles, Collect pearls, Create beautiful gems, Unlock powerful boosters, Clear layers of the Pearl Sphere

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Breaks for 1 day! | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks for 7 days! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks forever! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing experience
- 💎 Satisfying to watch the pearls drop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics and progression
- 🔊 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 💰 Too many ads, especially after rating the app
- 🐛 Bugs causing progress resets and issues with water level

**Reported bugs**

- Pearl counter resets to zero
- Water level not progressing as expected
- Sound issues after ad breaks
- Excessively high pearl requirements on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add more level variety and difficulty
- Introduce new game modes or challenges
- Provide an option to disable sound/music
- Improve the water level progression system
- Add a shop or customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Break 3D free?

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

### Is Pearl Gem! free?

Pearl Gem! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball Break 3D or Pearl Gem!?

Pearl Gem! is rated higher. Ball Break 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Pearl Gem! averages 4.6 from 65K ratings.

### Do Ball Break 3D or Pearl Gem! have ads?

Pearl Gem! shows ads; Ball Break 3D does not.

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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.*