# Marble Run 2D vs Marble Master

The clearest difference is rating: Marble Master at 4.7 against Marble Run 2D's 3.6. Marble Master also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (114K vs 96). Marble Run 2D's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 29%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Run 2D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Marble Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marble Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Master has 114K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Marble Run 2D's written reviews are positive against 29% of Marble Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Marble Run 2D ships an update every 3 months, Marble Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Run 2D | Marble Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-run-2d/id1498313833/reviews) | **[4.7 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 159 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darya Vladislavovna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067566962) | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) |

## What reviewers say

### Marble Run 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-run-2d/id1498313833)

Design and build your own marble tracks in a 2D environment. Solve engaging puzzles, utilize diverse construction elements, and earn rewards as you create unique gravitational mazes. Immerse yourself in captivating gameplay.

**Highlights:** Create custom marble tracks, Solve engaging puzzles, Use diverse construction elements, Earn bonuses and rewards, Immersive 2D gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO User Subscription. | $4.99 | per month |


### Marble Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a classic marble puzzle experience. Match, shoot, and blast colorful marbles through vibrant levels. Compete in events and challenge players globally to prove your matching skills.

**Highlights:** Classic marble puzzle levels, Vibrant and diverse scenes, In-game events, Compete with friends, Challenge players worldwide

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Value Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Value Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Value Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Value Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Value Items | $7.99 | one-time |
| Novice's Value Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mentor's Value Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master's Value Items | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic Zuma-like experience
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and transitions
- 👍 Enjoyable for both kids and adults
- 🚀 Hundreds of levels to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔥 Ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially in higher levels
- 🔥 Ads that redirect to the App Store

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles not disappearing from the screen
- Inability to exit certain game modes
- Inconsistent behavior when watching ads for rewards
- Purchased items not being properly applied

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Option to disable in-game tutorials
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- More transparent in-app purchase options
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Run 2D free?

Marble Run 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Marble Master free?

Marble Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Marble Run 2D or Marble Master?

Marble Master is rated higher. Marble Run 2D averages 3.6 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Marble Master averages 4.7 from 114K ratings.

### Do Marble Run 2D or Marble Master have ads?

Both Marble Run 2D and Marble Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marble Run 2D or Marble Master?

Marble Run 2D ships an update every 3 months, and Marble Master weekly. Most recently, Marble Run 2D was updated on September 14, 2026 and Marble Master on September 25, 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.*