Fail Run vs Hoop Ball Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fail Run
Master the art of walking and avoid falling as you progress through challenging levels. Unlock a variety of outfits and aim to complete as many stages as possible in this physics-based game.
- Learn to walk mechanics
- Stumble and fall physics
- Unlockable outfits
- Multiple levels
- Challenging gameplay
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Stumble and fall! Learn to walk before you run and stumble across the finish line. Put one leg in front of the other and try not to fail. - Unlock all Classic and Legendary Outfits - Complete as many Levels as you can One small step for man, one big faceplant for mankind!
Hoop Ball Master
Control a hoop to guide a ball through increasingly challenging levels. Test your reflexes and timing with intuitive tap controls. Offers addictive arcade gameplay suitable for all ages.
- Control hoop to guide ball
- Tap to move, aim to pass
- Multiple levels and challenges
- Addictive gameplay
- Intuitive controls
- Stunning visuals and sound
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Welcome to Hoop Ball Master. The Ultimate Hoop and Ball Challenge! Get ready to put your reflexes to the test! In hoop ball master, you can control a hoop, moving it in all directions to guide the ball through, scoring points with every successful pass. Tap to move, aim to pass – it’s that simple, but every level brings fresh challenges that keep you hooked! Whether you’re after a quick arcade thrill or looking to prove your skills, hoop ball master offers addictive gameplay and intuitive controls that let players of all ages jump in and start scoring! As you progress, watch out for moving obstacles and narrow spaces that demand precise timing and quick reactions. Features: Addictive Fun: Simple yet challenging, with endless obstacles to keep you coming back for more. Multiple Levels: From intense timed challenges to endless arcade fun, choose the mode that suits your play style. Stunning Visuals & Sound: Experience immersive graphics and sound effects that bring each level to life. Perfect for All Skill Levels: Easy to pick up, yet hard to master. Improve your reflexes, timing, and accuracy as you rise through the levels. Dive into the fun of hoop ball master and show the world who’s the ultimate hoop ball champ!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fail Run at 4.7 against Hoop Ball Master's 1.0. Fail Run also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ratings volume (34K vs 1). Hoop Ball Master's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Fail Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hoop Ball Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fail Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fail Run has 34K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Fail Run's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hoop Ball Master's.
Fail Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Hoop Ball Master every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fail Run | Hoop Ball Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 405 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | Glixen Technologies |
Customer experience
Fail Run
Hoop Ball Master
Bugs and requests
Fail Run
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game freezes and stops loading after reaching certain levels
- Character movements and physics are inconsistent and glitchy
Requested features
3 requests- Add a level replay option
- Improve character control and physics
- Reduce the number of ads or offer an ad-free version
Hoop Ball Master
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fail Run
- No Ads$2.99
Hoop Ball Master
- Buy 100 Gems$1.99
- Buy 200 Gems$2.49
- Buy 500 Gems$3.99
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- Ads Free Version$4.99
- Buy 1000 Gems$6.99
- Buy 2000 Gems$9.99
- Unlock Every Thing$9.99
- Buy 5000 Gems$15.99
