# Balloon vs MapleStory R

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balloon | MapleStory R |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-keep-up/id1524257909/reviews)** | [4.6 (460 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **460** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ciuta Ciprian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501591616) | [Rastar Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217687262) |

## What reviewers say

### Balloon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-keep-up/id1524257909)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapleStory R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Great Value Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dojo License | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 9 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 11 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*