# Balance Stuff vs GridBurst

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GridBurst at 100% against Balance Stuff's 45%. GridBurst also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Balance Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GridBurst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GridBurst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balance Stuff has 3.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Balance Stuff's written reviews are positive against 100% of GridBurst's.

Balance Stuff ships an update every 2 months, GridBurst weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balance Stuff | GridBurst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridburst/id6776119109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) | [THINKLAB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774444066) |

## 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


### GridBurst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridburst/id6776119109)

A vibrant block puzzle game designed for relaxation and ease of play. Enjoy a calming experience with straightforward mechanics.

**Highlights:** Simple block puzzle gameplay, Relaxing experience, Colorful design, Easy to learn

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Plus | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balance Stuff free?

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

### Is GridBurst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balance Stuff or GridBurst?

GridBurst is rated higher. Balance Stuff averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while GridBurst averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Balance Stuff or GridBurst have ads?

Balance Stuff shows ads; GridBurst does not.

### Which is updated more often, Balance Stuff or GridBurst?

Balance Stuff ships an update every 2 months, and GridBurst weekly. Most recently, Balance Stuff was updated on October 23, 2026 and GridBurst on October 10, 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.*