# Ball Surfer vs Shortcut Run Master

The clearest difference is rating: Ball Surfer at 5.0 against Shortcut Run Master's 3.4. Ball Surfer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Shortcut Run Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcut Run Master sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Ball Surfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ball Surfer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcut Run Master has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ball Surfer ships an update every 7 months, Shortcut Run Master every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Surfer | Shortcut Run Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-surfer-giant-stack-rush/id1558772475/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-run-master/id6443657254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HRY GROUP BILISIM INSAAT SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565171853) | [Madad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734626610) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-surfer-giant-stack-rush/id1558772475)

Stack colorful balls and navigate a game board, overcoming obstacles to complete levels. Enjoy vibrant gameplay with numerous levels and unique challenges suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Stack colorful balls, Surf the game-board, Maneuver over obstacles, Complete levels, Lots of colorful levels, Unique challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shortcut Run Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-run-master/id6443657254)

Race to the finish by strategically collecting bricks to build bridges and shortcuts. Outmaneuver opponents, collect coins for customization, and master the art of the quickest path to victory.

**Highlights:** Build bridges and shortcuts, Collect bricks and coins, Customize characters and floorboards, Day and night modes, Simple one-hand control, Casual 3D gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin 10000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 20000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Coin 100000 | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Surfer free?

Ball Surfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shortcut Run Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Surfer or Shortcut Run Master?

Ball Surfer is rated higher. Ball Surfer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shortcut Run Master averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Ball Surfer or Shortcut Run Master have ads?

Ball Surfer shows ads; Shortcut Run Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Surfer or Shortcut Run Master?

Ball Surfer ships an update every 7 months, and Shortcut Run Master every 5 months. Most recently, Ball Surfer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Shortcut Run Master on September 22, 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.*