Comparison

Balance Stuff vs Scrap Divers

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

Head to head
About

Balance Stuff

A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.

Highlights
  • Keep 99+ objects from falling
  • Over 300 levels
  • Timed and untimed modes
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Relaxing gameplay
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Featured by Apple multiple times for its RELAXING & ADDICTIVE zen like gameplay, Balance Stuff is an AWARD-WINNING game loved by millions of players around the world! Balance Stuff puts your reflexes and skill to the test as you strive to keep 99+ objects from falling off the table. FIND YOUR INNER BALANCE and escape everyday life while challenging yourself to reach new heights. With no violence and optimized for all new iPads and iPhones, it’s perfect for all ages and skill levels. Features: - Winner of the 2022 App Store Awards for its engaging and addictive gameplay - Chosen by Apple as one of their featured games on multiple occasions - Over 300 levels of increasing difficulty to challenge your balancing skills. - Leaderboards and achievements in Game Center to compete with friends. - Customizable gameplay with options for both timed and untimed modes. - Relaxing and stress-free gameplay to help you unwind. - No violence, just pure fun! Join the millions of players who have found their inner balance with Balance Stuff. Download now and experience the thrill of defying gravity and mastering the art of balance.

About

Scrap Divers

Control a robot with one finger in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge obstacles like sawblades and flames as you fall through an infinite tunnel. Compete globally for the longest fall with unique robots and challenging environments.

Highlights
  • One-finger robot control
  • Dodge dangerous obstacles
  • Infinite falling tunnel
  • Pixel art visuals
  • 15 playable robots with unique abilities
  • 8 diverse environments
Features
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Dive into an incredibly fast-paced and beautifully crafted retro runner! Control your robot with just a finger to dodge sawblades, flames and many other dangerous obstacles while flying through an infinite tunnel. Are you ready for the drop? Parachute not included. Features: • Accessible yet hard to master gameplay - compete with the world for the longest fall • Amazing pixel art visuals combined with rocking chiptune to keep you immersed • A roster of 15 playable robots, each one with unique abilities and challenges • 8 diverse environments full of hazards to overcome with a secret reward waiting at the end

Screenshots

Balance Stuff4 screens
Scrap Divers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scrap Divers at 94% against Balance Stuff's 45%. Scrap Divers also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scrap Divers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scrap Divers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Balance Stuff's written reviews are positive against 94% of Scrap Divers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Balance Stuff versus Scrap Divers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalance StuffScrap Divers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.3K ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB74 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRakshak KalwaniGearhead Games ApS

Customer experience

Balance Stuff

All ratings3,020 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative39.6%

Scrap Divers

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative1.2%

User reviews

Balance Stuff

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Really cute game
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable
  • 💕 Loved by friends and family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
  • 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high

Scrap Divers

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and art style
  • 🤩 Addictive and fun
  • 💎 High quality game
  • 🎨 Refreshing retro theme

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🤖 Lack of robot variety

Bugs and requests

Balance Stuff

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Items glitching and clipping through each other
  • Timer resetting or not working properly
  • Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
  • Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless/Zen mode without timer
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Option to disable ads for a fee

Scrap Divers

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sandbox mode to create custom robots
  • More levels and content updates
  • Multiplayer mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Balance Stuff

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Scrap Divers

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Balance Stuff free?
Balance Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrap Divers free?
Scrap Divers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Balance Stuff or Scrap Divers?
Scrap Divers is rated higher. Balance Stuff averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Scrap Divers averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Balance Stuff or Scrap Divers have ads?
Both Balance Stuff and Scrap Divers show ads.
Which is updated more often, Balance Stuff or Scrap Divers?
Balance Stuff ships an update every 2 months, and Scrap Divers every 2 months. Most recently, Balance Stuff was updated on October 20, 2026 and Scrap Divers on October 20, 2026.

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