Comparison

Balloon vs MapleStory R

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Balloon

Guide a balloon through challenging gates, where every touch impacts your score. Test your reflexes and precision in this simple yet engaging arcade game.

Highlights
  • Keep balloon airborne
  • Advance through gates
  • Score-based gameplay
  • Simple touch controls
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Try to keep the balloon up and advance trough the gates.Careful, each touch counts and could lower you score.

About

MapleStory R

Embark on a classic adventure with familiar characters and visuals. Enjoy effortless growth with auto-battles and offline leveling. Customize your character with stylish outfits and build your dream home.

Highlights
  • Classic IP authorization
  • Auto-battle and offline growth
  • Pet evolution and combat
  • Extensive character customization
  • GVG and strategic battles
  • Home customization
Features
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[Official IP Authorization, Relive Classic Adventure] Relive the classic visuals and return to Maple World. Reunite with familiar faces, begin your journey of memories. [Auto-Battle, Effortless Growth] Command with one hand. Play anytime, anywhere. Level up offline 24/7. Enjoy effortless auto-battles. [Pet Evolution, All Out Attack] Diverse cultivation unlocks multiple evolutionary forms. With Seven Pets by your side, experience full power. [Fashion Forward, Shine with Style] Abundant outfits, limitless combinations. Set the style, and be the brightest spotlight in Maple World! [Forge Your Squad, Shatter with Strategy] Dominate the massive GVG battlefield with superior strategy and teamwork. Command your forces. Coordinate perfectly. Seize Victoria Island! [Exclusive Home, Cozy Space] Craft your dream home with hundreds of customizable furnishings. After every adventure, return to your own peaceful haven. [All Pets Battle, Classic Showdown] Command your pets and face iconic bosses once more. Feel the thrill reignite with the legendary soundtrack! [Strategic Synergy, Fresh Experience] Combine pet and hero skills to unleash powerful combos. Discover unique tactics and master truly strategic battles. [Map Renewal, Local Customization] Dive into world premieres: exclusive maps and events! All content tailored just for our Western players. Tap to Team Up, Lead Your Pet Legion! Jump into the adventure and join the community for exclusive rewards! [Follow Us] Discord:https://msrdc.onelink.me/bluj/uyn5zfpk Facebook (EN):https://msrus.onelink.me/xKn7/cu47c4yj Facebook (ES):https://msrsp.onelink.me/D0n0/75cqw72u Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/MapleR/ Website(Global):https://msrglobal.rastargames.com/

Screenshots

Balloon4 screens
MapleStory R4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon at none against MapleStory R's 13. Balloon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). MapleStory R's advantage is ratings volume (460 vs 1) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapleStory R sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Balloon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Balloon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapleStory R has 460 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Balloon versus MapleStory R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalloonMapleStory R
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (460 ratings)
Positive reviews—22.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1460 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB209 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCiuta CiprianRastar Mobile

In-app purchases

None

Balloon

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

MapleStory R

One-time13
  • Great Value Pack 1$0.99
  • Great Value Pack 4$4.99
  • Monthly Card 1$4.99
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  • Daily Pack 4$4.99
  • Great Value Pack 5$9.99
  • Great Value Pack 6$14.99
  • Monthly Card 2$14.99
  • Growth Fund$19.99
  • Great Value Pack 7$19.99
  • Dojo License$19.99
  • Great Value Pack 9$29.99
  • Great Value Pack 10$49.99
  • Great Value Pack 11$99.99

Questions

Is Balloon free?
Balloon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapleStory R free?
MapleStory R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Balloon or MapleStory R?
Balloon is rated higher. Balloon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MapleStory R averages 4.6 from 460 ratings.

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