Comparison

NEO vs Neon Control

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

Head to head
About

NEO

Experience a unique arcade sports game combining elements of soccer, air hockey, and bumper cars. Drift, score, and strategize in neon-lit arenas. Customize your car and master skills to climb leagues and tournaments.

Highlights
  • Drift and score goals
  • Customize car with perks
  • Online leagues and tournaments
  • Unlock paint jobs and upgrades
  • Weekly leaderboards and hall of fame
Features
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Drift your car across the soccer field, defend your goal, and smash the ball to score and beat your opponent. There are no rules or referees in the neon-soaked arenas of NEO:BALL! Bearing inspiration from soccer, air hockey, bumper cars, neon lights and retro arcade cabinets, NEO:BALL is a completely unique arcade sports game. Jump in to play an action packed 1-minute match, or embark on a path to become the champion of top tier online leagues and tournaments. CHOOSE YOUR UNIQUE PLAY STYLE! Choose whether you want to become: • an agile speed demon • a powerhouse with unstoppable shots • a technical virtuoso with excellent curls • or a maneuver master with unrivaled grip on the field! PERFECT YOUR STRATEGY! Do you prefer defence, offence, or a more balanced approach? Plan out your strategy on each different arena field by customizing your car, and choosing between 12 special perks. Stack your perks in a unique order to boost your car, or to stun, push and confuse your opponent's car. You can even add a little bit of extra time to the scoreboard to get the winning goal! MASTER YOUR SKILLS! NEO:BALL relies equally on your personal skill, and the skill of your car. Raise your game as you unlock over 80 stylish paint jobs and exhaust modifications for your car. Upgrade your parts, and make your car become faster, stronger and more agile! CARVE OUT YOUR CAREER! • Level up and make your way across the arenas. Each arena will introduce its own unique challenge, which will require you to develop a unique strategy. • Rise to the top of your weekly league leaderboard by gaining points from the arenas. Every Sunday night, the weekly season will end, and you will be rewarded for your weekly performance. • Fight your way through 16 contestants to raise the daily tournament trophy. GET RECOGNIZED! - Get your name on top of the weekly leaderboards, - Score goals, and raise trophies to get into the all-time hall of fame. - Get selected as the "Move of the Day" by submitting the recording of your goal. If your goal is among the best that was submitted that day, everybody around the world will watch your goal and see your name under it for a whole day! Ready to become the next champion? Download NEO:BALL now for free! Please do not hesitate to reach us at support@filgames.com if you have any issues or suggestions. Any kind of feedback is welcome!

About

Neon Control

Engage in a retro-inspired vertical shooter where you control powerful cannons to dodge enemy waves and unleash devastating weapons. Utilize roguelike mechanics for unique runs, strategize upgrades, and build your arsenal to conquer challenging levels with vibrant visuals and fast-paced action.

Highlights
  • Retro-inspired vertical shooter gameplay
  • Roguelike mechanics for unique runs
  • Weapon upgrades and arsenal building
  • Vibrant neon visuals
  • Pulse-pounding music
  • Fast-paced action
Features
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Take control of powerful cannons in Neon Control, a retro-inspired vertical shooter like no other! Dodge waves of retro invaders, unleash powerful weapons, and strategize your upgrades to dominate every level. With roguelike mechanics, every run is unique—build your arsenal, discover rare abilities, and outsmart relentless foes. Featuring vibrant neon visuals, pulse-pounding music, and fast-paced gameplay, Neon Control combines classic arcade thrills with modern twists. Are you ready to light up the leaderboard and become a legend? Download now and let the neon adventure begin!

Screenshots

NEO4 screens
Neon Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neon Control at none against NEO's 11. NEO's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support 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. NEO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Neon Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NEO versus Neon Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEONeon Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB134 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFil Games LtdSRG Studios, Corp.

Customer experience

NEO

All ratings3,407 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative24.1%

Neon Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NEO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when entering certain arenas
  • Freezing and performance issues
  • Inconsistent or missing rewards
  • Inability to save progress and data loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to play against friends
  • More game modes and maps
  • Better progression system and rewards
  • Improved matchmaking and skill-based pairing
  • Customizable controls and camera options

Neon Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NEO

One-time10
  • Super Sale$1.99
  • 30 Gems$1.99
  • 20 Gems$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Special Offer2 variants$4.99
  • 90 Gems$4.99
  • Mega Sale$9.99
  • 210 Gems$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
None

Neon Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEO free?
NEO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neon Control free?
Neon Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NEO or Neon Control have ads?
Both NEO and Neon Control show ads.

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