Comparison

Count Master vs Ball Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Count Master

Collect and merge arithmetic cubes to stack them into 24. The higher your stack, the better your score in this engaging puzzle game. Simple swipe controls make it easy to play.

Highlights
  • Swipe to collect cubes
  • Merge cubes into 24
  • Stack cubes for score
  • Simple controls
  • Engaging puzzle gameplay
Features
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Swipe your fingertips to collect arithmetic cubes and merge them into 24 cubes. The more 24 cubes you stack, the better your score!

About

Ball Run

Merge numbered balls to strategically solve puzzles and reach the 2048 tile. Navigate dynamic mazes, time your moves carefully, and utilize power-ups to achieve high scores in this addictive number-merging adventure.

Highlights
  • Ball merging mechanics
  • 2048 tile challenge
  • Strategic maze navigation
  • Timing-based gameplay
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Power-ups and bonuses
  • Sleek minimalist design
Features
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Roll, merge and race to 2048! Swipe to steer your number ball down colorful tracks. Collect balls with the same number to merge them and grow bigger – 2, 4, 8, 16… all the way to 2048! Dodge the spikes, keep your number high and smash into the finish for big rewards. FEATURES • Simple one-finger swipe controls – easy to learn, hard to master • Satisfying number merges with juicy effects and haptics • Many levels with curves, traps and bonus goals • Upgrades: Start Ball, Income, Extra Life, Magnet Time and Merge Coins • Chapter chests every 5 levels with coins and free upgrades • Unlock cool new ball skins as you win • Revive and keep your run going • Play offline – no Wi-Fi needed • Small download size Love 2048, number games and ball games? Ball Run: 2048 Merge is a relaxing yet challenging merge puzzle that is fun for everyone. Download now and see how big your number can grow!

Screenshots

Count Master4 screens
Ball Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Count Master at 100% against Ball Run's 0%. Count Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Ball Run's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ball Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Count Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Count Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Count Master's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ball Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count Master ships an update every 12 months, Ball Run every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Count Master versus Ball Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount MasterBall Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB139 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer广杰 周Rashid Mumtaz

Customer experience

Count Master

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ball Run

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Count Master

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ball Run

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Count Master free?
Count Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ball Run free?
Ball Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Count Master or Ball Run?
Count Master is rated higher. Count Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ball Run averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Count Master or Ball Run have ads?
Both Count Master and Ball Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Count Master or Ball Run?
Count Master ships an update every 12 months, and Ball Run every 2 months. Most recently, Count Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ball Run on October 24, 2026.

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