Ruby Run vs Ball Invaders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ruby Run
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Ruby Run is a challenging platformer not for the faint hearted. Explore and survive all the obstacles and traps as you collect various gemstones. Amethyst crystal spike traps hang from the walls and ceilings. Some may even shoot out at you. Large molten rocks can be in your path. Metal blocks can come at you at a fast distance and possibly even come from behind you. You can even run into dead end walls. Your Ruby moves on its own. Tap on-screen to make the Ruby jump. Tap on-screen twice for a double jump. If you fall or bounce off the ground, the double jump resets and you can recast again. Getting hit by any obstacle results in instant game over. The timing of your double jumps are very essential to survival. Gemstones that you can collect include: Topaz, Amethyst, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond. Each stone type gives a different amount of points. Topaz = 1 point. Amethyst = 2 points. Sapphire = 3 points. Emerald = 5 points. Ruby = 10 points. Diamond = 25 points. Whether its challenging, fun or pure frustration - Ruby Run will keep you addicted as you try to beat your own gem score. Contains ads. No In app purchases.
Ball Invaders
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Dive into the fast-paced action of our new bouncing ball shooter game. With vibrant retro graphics and addictive gameplay, this game will take you back to the golden age of video games while offering a fresh and challenging experience. Game Features: Authentic Retro Style: Enjoy pixelated graphics and an 80s aesthetic that will make you feel nostalgic. Addictive Gameplay: Easy to learn, hard to master. Each level presents a new challenge that will test your skills and reflexes. Increasing Difficulty: Face progressively harder levels with balls of different colors and sizes, some with shields that require multiple shots to destroy. Power-Ups: Collect strategic power-ups to enhance your shots and conquer the most challenging levels. Intuitive Controls: Slide and shoot with ease, moving your spaceship to aim and eliminate all the balls before time runs out. Take on the challenge and show off your skills in this thrilling retro action game! Relive the magic of the 80s classics!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ball Invaders at every 3 weeks against Ruby Run's every 28 months. Ruby Run's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruby Run ships an update every 28 months, Ball Invaders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruby Run | Ball Invaders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 17.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zen Pixel Studios Pty Ltd | SANTIAGO MARTINEZ ANTEQUERA |
In-app purchases
Ruby Run
No in-app purchases
Ball Invaders
No in-app purchases
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