# Going Balls vs Sandwich Runner

The clearest difference is update cadence: Going Balls at every 10 days against Sandwich Runner's every 2 months. Going Balls also leads on chart position (#50 vs unranked) and ratings volume (425K vs 137K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Going Balls sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sandwich Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Going Balls against 4.5 for Sandwich Runner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 425K and 137K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Going Balls's written reviews are positive against 62% of Sandwich Runner's.

Going Balls ships an update every 10 days, Sandwich Runner every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Going Balls | Sandwich Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls/id1499081620/reviews)** | [4.5 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandwich-runner/id1592065419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 137K |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) |

## What reviewers say

### Going Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls/id1499081620)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Action, #144 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Navigate challenging tracks by controlling a rolling ball with intuitive swipes. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and master physics-based gameplay to reach the finish line. Unlock new balls and environments in this addictive hyper-casual arcade adventure.

**Highlights:** Dozens of challenging levels, Realistic physics engine, Ball customization, One-finger control, Tons of obstacles, Instant thrills

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ball OldBall | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Promo | $3.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ball Bling | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and visuals
- 🎉 Variety of levels and challenges
- 🏆 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive advertisements
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🤖 Questionable AI in multiplayer
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
- Restore purchases feature not working as expected
- Incorrect rewards given after completing levels

**Requested features**

- Create your own levels
- Multiplayer mode with real players
- More diverse ball and world customization options
- Endless mode with high scores


### Sandwich Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandwich-runner/id1592065419)

Race to the finish line, collecting ingredients to build the tallest sandwich possible. The ingredients you choose will determine how the eater reacts upon reaching the goal, leading to humorous and unpredictable outcomes.

**Highlights:** Collect ingredients, Build tall sandwiches, Ingredient-based reactions, Fun gameplay, Goal-oriented challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Forced Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 😆 Amusing character reactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Small screen size
- 💰 Lack of ad-free option

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or crashing
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent controls and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Ability to adjust difficulty levels
- Add more food/ingredient variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Going Balls free?

Going Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sandwich Runner free?

Sandwich Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Going Balls or Sandwich Runner?

Going Balls is rated higher. Going Balls averages 4.6 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Sandwich Runner averages 4.5 from 137K ratings.

### Do Going Balls or Sandwich Runner have ads?

Both Going Balls and Sandwich Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Going Balls or Sandwich Runner?

Going Balls ships an update every 10 days, and Sandwich Runner every 2 months. Most recently, Going Balls was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sandwich Runner on November 5, 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.*