# Balance Stuff vs Goober Dash

The clearest difference is ads: Goober Dash at none against Balance Stuff's shown. Goober Dash also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 45%). Balance Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 323). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Goober Dash sells 14 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 — 4.4 for Balance Stuff against 4.5 for Goober Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balance Stuff has 3.3K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Balance Stuff's written reviews are positive against 77% of Goober Dash's.

Balance Stuff ships an update every 2 months, Goober Dash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balance Stuff | Goober Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833/reviews) | **[4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goober-dash/id6470684038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) | [Winterpixel Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585995082) |

## What reviewers say

### Balance Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Goober Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goober-dash/id6470684038)

Compete in thrilling multiplayer races against up to 31 other players. Navigate challenging courses filled with obstacles and discover hidden shortcuts to reach the finish line first. Customize your character and even create and share your own levels.

**Highlights:** 32-player multiplayer battles, Hundreds of hand-crafted courses, Dash ability for maneuvering, Customizable characters, Level Creator for custom courses, Seasonal leaderboards

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 1b | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 1c | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2b | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2c | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 5c | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 5d | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🎨 Unique and creative level editor
- 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Multiplayer with other players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and performance issues
- 🔑 Frustrating sign-in and account issues
- 💰 Monetization model could be improved
- 🎨 Level editor could be more user-friendly
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be challenging for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Issues with screen orientation and controls on mobile
- Inconsistent qualification and scoring during races
- Matchmaking and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and level variety
- Improve the level editor with more tools and customization options
- Implement a ranking system or leagues for competitive play
- Allow players to change their username
- Add more customization options for player characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balance Stuff free?

Balance Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goober Dash free?

Goober Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Balance Stuff or Goober Dash?

Goober Dash is rated higher. Balance Stuff averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Goober Dash averages 4.5 from 323 ratings.

### Do Balance Stuff or Goober Dash have ads?

Balance Stuff shows ads; Goober Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Balance Stuff or Goober Dash?

Balance Stuff ships an update every 2 months, and Goober Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, Balance Stuff was updated on October 23, 2026 and Goober Dash on October 24, 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.*