# Skate Run! vs Ball Blend Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skate Run! at none against Ball Blend Challenge's 2. Skate Run! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Blend Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Skate Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skate Run! ships an update every 3 days, Ball Blend Challenge monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skate Run! | Ball Blend Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-blend-challenge/id6463611795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 962 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Eid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294642600) | [Abrar Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560627759) |

## What reviewers say

### Skate Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-run/id1550523669)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ball Blend Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-blend-challenge/id6463611795)

Navigate high-speed ramp tracks with a bouncy ball, collecting and merging numbers to power up. Dodge obstacles and master swipe controls in this fast-paced arcade adventure. Experience intense gameplay with increasing difficulty and vibrant visuals.

**Highlights:** Merge and run number balls, High-speed ramp tracks, Dodge dynamic obstacles, Swipe to control ball, Increasing difficulty levels, Vibrant 3D visuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Ball Skins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 💰 Misleading in-app purchases
- 🛑 Ads that are hard to close

**Reported bugs**

- Kicked out and banned from the game
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add a mega level
- Improve the noise level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skate Run! free?

Skate Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ball Blend Challenge free?

Ball Blend Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Skate Run! or Ball Blend Challenge have ads?

Ball Blend Challenge shows ads; Skate Run! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skate Run! or Ball Blend Challenge?

Skate Run! ships an update every 3 days, and Ball Blend Challenge monthly. Most recently, Skate Run! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ball Blend Challenge on November 7, 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.*