# Marble Run 2D vs Marble Balance

The clearest difference is rating: Marble Run 2D at 3.6 against Marble Balance's 1.0. Marble Run 2D also leads on ratings volume (99 vs 1). Marble Balance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Run 2D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Marble Balance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marble Run 2D holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Run 2D has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Marble Run 2D ships an update every 3 months, Marble Balance every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Run 2D | Marble Balance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-run-2d/id1498313833/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-balance/id6444644966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 159 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darya Vladislavovna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067566962) | [Kubra Gundogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494003935) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- 💡 Creative track and marble building
- 👍 Fun mechanics
- 👍 Good graphics and blocks
- 👍 Game is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Slow loading times
-  anúncios Too many ads
- 🐛 Gray screen bug
- 🐛 Pipes not working
- 🐛 Glitchy screen

**Reported bugs**

- Slow loading on second play
- Gray screen bug
- Pipes not working anymore (marbles stay on top of holes)
- Glitch when pressing PRO
- Marbles fall into the void

**Requested features**

- Add new marbles
- Add custom marbles
- Add custom tracks
- Add moving objects
- Add a new funnel


### Marble Balance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-balance/id6444644966)

Tap to quickly spawn balls and use merges and upgrades to fill your bucket. Blast your opponent's balls with yours to fill your bucket and destroy the enemy. Compete to be the winner.

**Highlights:** Fast ball spawning, Merge and upgrade mechanics, Bucket filling, Opponent ball blasting, Enemy destruction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Run 2D free?

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

### Is Marble Balance free?

Marble Balance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Marble Run 2D is rated higher. Marble Run 2D averages 3.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Marble Balance averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Marble Run 2D ships an update every 3 months, and Marble Balance every 5 days. Most recently, Marble Run 2D was updated on October 22, 2026 and Marble Balance on October 18, 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.*