Comparison

Squirrel On A Platform vs LavaBall

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

Head to head
About

Squirrel On A Platform

Embark on a thrilling 3D platforming adventure as a squirrel, navigating treetop canopies. Jump between branches, evade predators, and collect acorns in this fast-paced game with multiple ways to complete levels and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • 3D platforming gameplay
  • Nonstop running and jumping mechanics
  • Predator evasion and danger avoidance
  • Acorn collection
  • Level objectives and secret paths
  • Unlockable squirrel skins
  • Achievements for each level
Features
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Squirrel on a Platform is a 3d platformer. You assume the role of a squirrel and immediately start running high up in the canopy. While your squirrel is running nonstop you control jumping from one branch to another, hopping into tree hallows, dodging predators, avoiding various other dangers, and collecting the favorite food of a squirrel: acorns. As you delve deeper into the woods you will try to find the perfect way not just to finish the level but also to complete each objective you have. You may even have to find secret ways to do so. Will you be able to find them all? Game features: • Unique mechanics in a platformer game • Fast-paced gameplay • More than one way to finish a level • Hard mode for hardcore players • Achievements for each level • Different squirrel models with different skins • Stylized environment and character graphics

About

LavaBall

Navigate a perilous lava-filled world, dodging falling rocks and utilizing helpful props. Collect gems to unlock new balls and environments. Compete with friends and climb the leaderboards in this fast-paced adventure.

Highlights
  • Lava navigation
  • Rock dodging
  • Prop usage
  • Gem collection
  • Ball and scenery unlocks
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Roll through Lava and dodge rocks with the aid of useful props in this intense adventure! Collect Gems allowing you to unlock interesting balls and scenery to use. Enjoy the soothing sound of Lava as you roll through increasing velocity and intensity. Get competitive and challenge friends and family by sharing your best score and competing on the leaderboard. Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SahidKhan89/privacy-policies/main/LavaBall Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Squirrel On A Platform4 screens
LavaBall4 screens

Verdict

The call

Squirrel On A Platform and LavaBall both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LavaBall's written reviews are positive against 50% of Squirrel On A Platform's. LavaBall also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Squirrel On A Platform's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Squirrel On A Platform sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LavaBall sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Squirrel On A Platform against 4.0 for LavaBall. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squirrel On A Platform has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Squirrel On A Platform's written reviews are positive against 100% of LavaBall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squirrel On A Platform ships an update every 3 months, LavaBall every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squirrel On A Platform versus LavaBall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquirrel On A PlatformLavaBall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhat MarasSahid Khan

Customer experience

Squirrel On A Platform

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

LavaBall

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Squirrel On A Platform

One-time10
  • Red Squirrel Skin$1.99
  • Fox Squirrel Skin2 variants$1.99
  • Extra Continue$1.99
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  • Auto Game Token Bundle$1.99
  • Revive Token Bundle$1.99
  • Revive Token Big Bundle$2.99
  • Auto Game Token Big Bundle$2.99
  • Fox Squirrel with All Skins$3.99
  • Revive Token Large Bundle$3.99
  • Unlock all characters$5.99
3 purchases

LavaBall

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • 500 Gems$3.99

Questions

Is Squirrel On A Platform free?
Squirrel On A Platform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LavaBall free?
LavaBall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squirrel On A Platform or LavaBall?
Squirrel On A Platform is rated higher. Squirrel On A Platform averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while LavaBall averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Squirrel On A Platform or LavaBall have ads?
Both Squirrel On A Platform and LavaBall show ads.
Which is updated more often, Squirrel On A Platform or LavaBall?
Squirrel On A Platform ships an update every 3 months, and LavaBall every 3 days. Most recently, Squirrel On A Platform was updated on October 25, 2026 and LavaBall on October 24, 2026.

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