Comparison

EmotiBalls vs Direction Dash

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

Head to head
About

EmotiBalls

Match three or more smiley balls of the same color to clear them and prevent the pile from reaching the top. Progress through increasingly challenging levels with unique obstacles and use fun boosters to overcome difficulties. Compete with players worldwide on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Match three or more same-colored balls
  • Prevent balls from piling up
  • Unlock challenging levels
  • Use fun boosters
  • Sync game across devices
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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▪ Move the smiley balls so that three of the same color are next to each other - then they disappear to make room for their friends. ▪ Don't let the pile of balls grow so high that one of them gets sawed! ▪ Unlock levels with higher difficulty, varying in obstacles, size and quantity of balls, speed of their accretion... ▪ Use fun boosters to help you when you get into trouble and make the game more fun. ▪ Sync your game easily between your devices. ▪ Compare your results on global leaderboards ▪ Easy and fun to play yet challenging to master. If you like match three games but miss a bit of action, you'll love EmotiBalls. The game is available exclusively for iOS, enjoy it!

About

Direction Dash

An arcade game where players tap to dash an arrow through obstacles. It features simple controls, challenging gameplay, and a global leaderboard for competitive high scores. Test your reflexes and precision to survive and reach new heights.

Highlights
  • Intuitive tapping controls
  • Addictive arcade gameplay
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Progress tracking
  • Hard mode challenges
  • Simple to learn, hard to master
Features
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Wait for the right moment, then tap to dash. Direction Dash is a one tap dodge game. Your arrow spins in place, and when you tap, it dashes the way it is pointing. Time each dash to slip through the gaps in the barriers ahead. Hit a barrier and the run is over. HOW TO PLAY • Watch your arrow spin • Tap to dash in the direction it faces • Dodge through the gaps and past moving barriers • Leave one side of the screen to come back on the other HARDER AS YOU GO New barrier patterns join in the further you get: ladders, gauntlets, funnels, gates, sliders, spinners and more, 14 in all. Your arrow also spins faster the longer you last. HARD MODE In Hard Mode your arrow spins faster from the start and drifts faster between dashes, so every tap needs better timing. YOUR WAY • Reverse the spin direction in settings • Continue a run after a crash, or turn continues off COMPETE • Normal and Hard Mode leaderboards • 15 achievements to earn • Share your high score and challenge your friends to beat it PLAY OFFLINE No wifi needed. Direction Dash plays offline, so it's ready for flights, road trips and waiting rooms. Easy to learn, hard to master, and made for one finger. How far can you dash?

Screenshots

EmotiBalls4 screens
Direction Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EmotiBalls at 4.0 against Direction Dash's 3.7. EmotiBalls also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. EmotiBalls sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Direction Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EmotiBalls holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EmotiBalls ships an update fortnightly, Direction Dash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EmotiBalls versus Direction Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmotiBallsDirection Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMMXIX.CZ s.r.o.Power-Up Game Studios LLC

Customer experience

EmotiBalls

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Direction Dash

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

EmotiBalls

One-time5
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • 300 coins$1.99
  • 500 coins$2.99
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  • 1000 coins$4.99
  • 3000 coins$9.99
1 purchases

Direction Dash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is EmotiBalls free?
EmotiBalls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direction Dash free?
Direction Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EmotiBalls or Direction Dash?
EmotiBalls is rated higher. EmotiBalls averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Direction Dash averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do EmotiBalls or Direction Dash have ads?
Both EmotiBalls and Direction Dash show ads.
Which is updated more often, EmotiBalls or Direction Dash?
EmotiBalls ships an update fortnightly, and Direction Dash every 2 months. Most recently, EmotiBalls was updated on October 24, 2026 and Direction Dash on October 25, 2026.

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