# Stop The Timer vs Ball Guys

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stop The Timer at 100% against Ball Guys's 32%. Stop The Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Ball Guys's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Guys sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stop The Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop The Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Guys has 3.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Stop The Timer's written reviews are positive against 32% of Ball Guys's.

Stop The Timer ships an update every 2 months, Ball Guys every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop The Timer | Ball Guys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-timer/id1495030578/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-guys-stumble-and-fall/id6711355857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 32.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 726 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Meikle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477087762) | [Half Moon Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679579137) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop The Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-timer/id1495030578)

Test your reflexes and timing in this simple yet addictive game. Tap to stop a timer at precise intervals and see how accurate you are. Compete with others globally through Game Center.

**Highlights:** Precise stopping intervals, Accuracy percentage stats, Global leaderboards, Simple tap-to-stop gameplay, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ball Guys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-guys-stumble-and-fall/id6711355857)

Engage in epic ball parkour races with unique powers to overcome over 600 solo challenges or compete with up to 256 players in various game modes. Master diverse obstacles and sabotage opponents to claim victory.

**Highlights:** Unlock and upgrade 18 unique Powers, Over 600 solo Adventure mode levels, Multiplayer races with up to 256 players, Various game modes: Treasure Hunts, Rising Lava, Only Up, Battle mode with 1v5 three-round races, Leaderboard challenges with The Cannon, Community-created levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gem_pack_80 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gem_pack_500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ball Guys Season VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Tier 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| gem_pack_1200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Tier 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Tier 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Tier 7 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Great community interaction with developers
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive app
- 🎨 Good customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Some levels are extremely challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with moving obstacles can get stuck
- Recent update erased player progress

**Requested features**

- Add chat system
- Improve ball physics and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop The Timer free?

Stop The Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ball Guys free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop The Timer or Ball Guys?

Stop The Timer is rated higher. Stop The Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ball Guys averages 4.3 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Stop The Timer or Ball Guys have ads?

Both Stop The Timer and Ball Guys show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop The Timer or Ball Guys?

Stop The Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Ball Guys every 5 days. Most recently, Stop The Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ball Guys on November 6, 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.*