# Meteor Maze! vs Marbles Ricochet

The clearest difference is ads: Marbles Ricochet at none against Meteor Maze!'s shown. Marbles Ricochet also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months). Meteor Maze!'s advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meteor Maze! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Marbles Ricochet sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Meteor Maze! against 5.0 for Marbles Ricochet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meteor Maze! has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Meteor Maze! ships an update every 13 months, Marbles Ricochet weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meteor Maze! | Marbles Ricochet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-maze/id1503432263/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-ricochet/id1590741439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plebiant LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495279432) | [Cornelis Aerts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542831728) |

## What reviewers say

### Meteor Maze!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-maze/id1503432263)

Navigate your ship through an asteroid belt to reach a wormhole. Strategically move objects to create the shortest path and solve hundreds of increasingly challenging puzzles. Compete in timed trials or ranked matches to prove your skills.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of free puzzles, Ranked mode with ELO rating, Time Trials mode, Unlockable ships, Game Center achievements, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Challenge Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Challenge Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Challenge Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Challenge Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Challenge Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Challenge Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Impossible Challenge Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Impossible Challenge Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Marbles Ricochet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-ricochet/id1590741439)

Guide marbles off the field by using rails to ricochet them through corners and over jumps. This original puzzle game challenges you to solve increasingly complex levels. Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no ads.

**Highlights:** Marble navigation puzzles, Rail-guided ricochets, Marble jumping mechanics, Challenging level design, Ad-free gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Regular PACK 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| regular pack 17 | $1.99 | one-time |
| regular pack 18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| marbles Ricochet - Easy pack 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marbles Ricochet - Easy pack 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marbles Ricochet - Easy Pk 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADVANCED PACK 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meteor Maze! free?

Meteor Maze! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Marbles Ricochet free?

Marbles Ricochet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meteor Maze! or Marbles Ricochet?

Marbles Ricochet is rated higher. Meteor Maze! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Marbles Ricochet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Meteor Maze! or Marbles Ricochet have ads?

Meteor Maze! shows ads; Marbles Ricochet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meteor Maze! or Marbles Ricochet?

Meteor Maze! ships an update every 13 months, and Marbles Ricochet weekly. Most recently, Meteor Maze! was updated on May 14, 2026 and Marbles Ricochet on September 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.*