# Pencil Rush 3D vs Snowball Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pencil Rush 3D at 53% against Snowball Run's 0%. Pencil Rush 3D also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Snowball Run's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snowball Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pencil Rush 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pencil Rush 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pencil Rush 3D has 44K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Pencil Rush 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Snowball Run's.

Pencil Rush 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, Snowball Run every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pencil Rush 3D | Snowball Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-rush-3d/id1546059465/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball-run/id1571061963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gismart](https://appshunter.io/developer/666830030) | [WONDER GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489434089) |

## What reviewers say

### Pencil Rush 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-rush-3d/id1546059465)

Embark on a vibrant obstacle course adventure, tracing paths with a colorful pencil. Collect more pencils to expand your color palette while skillfully dodging hazards. Reach the finish line to reveal a stunning, colorful creation.

**Highlights:** Trace and race on obstacle courses, Collect colorful pencils, Dodge obstacles to avoid game over, Create colorful collections, Vibrant 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying art creation
- 🌈 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕰️ Calming and relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💤 Repetitive painting options
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔁 Lack of new content/levels

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with special pencils
- Coins/rewards not saving properly
- Crashing or freezing issues

**Requested features**

- More unique painting options
- Ability to create custom artwork
- Reduced advertisements or paid ad-free version


### Snowball Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball-run/id1571061963)

Race down a sky track, collecting a snowball and coins to level up your character. Avoid obstacles with simple left and right controls in this offline adventure. Unlock new skins and enjoy a fun journey with twists and turns.

**Highlights:** Collect snowball and coins, Avoid obstacles, Simple left/right controls, Level up character, Unlock skins, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pencil Rush 3D free?

Pencil Rush 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snowball Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pencil Rush 3D or Snowball Run?

Pencil Rush 3D is rated higher. Pencil Rush 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Snowball Run averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pencil Rush 3D or Snowball Run have ads?

Both Pencil Rush 3D and Snowball Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pencil Rush 3D or Snowball Run?

Pencil Rush 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, and Snowball Run every 10 days. Most recently, Pencil Rush 3D was updated on November 8, 2026 and Snowball Run on November 3, 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.*