Comparison

Hemball vs Vacuus

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

Head to head
About

Hemball

Features
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Hemball is a puzzle game set in a factory producing ball-pit balls. The objective is simple: safely guide the various coloured balls from the top of the screen into the matching trucks at the bottom. This would be easy if they arrived in the correct order, but they rarely do. The balls traverse a platform featuring multiple doors that allow you to redirect their path or even hold a ball back for later. Beyond matching balls to the correct truck (indicated by the coloured skip), you must prevent balls from colliding, as they will explode. Each level has a minimum delivery requirement and a time limit. You can earn bonuses by exceeding the delivery quota and minimising losses from collisions or incorrect deliveries. The controls are simple: - Tap doors or adjacent buttons to open or close them, guiding the ball through the platform. - Poke the rat at the top to make it switch sides (provided it isn't already busy). - Tap the mallet when it appears to free any stuck balls; this is also a handy way to slow down the pace. - Tap a truck when the tea-cup symbol appears to make it leave - useful if you get stuck. There are three types of doors: vertical sliders, horizontal sliders, and trapdoors, each indicated by the symbol on the adjacent yellow button and there are 22 unique levels to explore, each with a different layout to master. Tip: don't be afraid to lose a few balls, there's plenty more where they came from... Generally it's better to lose balls than trucks.

About

Vacuus

A logic puzzle game where players combine and operate icons in the correct sequence to make them disappear. It's designed to enhance short-term memory and planning skills through fun gameplay. Use clues when you get stuck to improve your score.

Highlights
  • Icon combination puzzles
  • Sequence operation gameplay
  • Score-based progression
  • In-game clues
  • Memory skill enhancement
  • Planning skill development
Features
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Combine and operate the icons in the proper order until they all disappear, the faster you do it, the better your score. If you don't know how to continue, use the available clues. It is an ideal game to work on short-term memory and planning skills, and always in a fun way!

Screenshots

Hemball4 screens
Vacuus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vacuus at none against Hemball's shown. Vacuus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.6). 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. Hemball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Vacuus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hemball ships an update every 6 weeks, Vacuus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hemball versus Vacuus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHemballVacuus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen ArscottMar Martinez

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hemball

One-time4
  • 5 Hemcoins$0.99
  • 25 Hemcoins$2.99
  • 50 Hemcoins$4.99
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  • 100 Hemcoins$8.99
2 purchases

Vacuus

One-time2
  • Buy 10 hints$0.99
  • Buy 1 month of game$0.99

Questions

Is Hemball free?
Hemball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vacuus free?
Vacuus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hemball or Vacuus have ads?
Hemball shows ads; Vacuus does not.
Which is updated more often, Hemball or Vacuus?
Hemball ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vacuus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hemball was updated on October 25, 2026 and Vacuus on October 8, 2026.

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