# The Falling Ball Game vs Flashback Trivia

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flashback Trivia at every 5 days against The Falling Ball Game's every 2 months. Flashback Trivia also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 597) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). The Falling Ball Game's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 32%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Falling Ball Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flashback Trivia sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Falling Ball Game against 4.7 for Flashback Trivia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashback Trivia has 9.3K ratings behind it against 597, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of The Falling Ball Game's written reviews are positive against 32% of Flashback Trivia's.

The Falling Ball Game ships an update every 2 months, Flashback Trivia every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Falling Ball Game | Flashback Trivia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (597 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-falling-ball-game/id1567368379/reviews)** | [4.7 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-trivia/id6762447140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 597 | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 32.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 405 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [vmoga](https://appshunter.io/developer/945300832) | [Lucky Echo Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781128888) |

## What reviewers say

### The Falling Ball Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-falling-ball-game/id1567368379)

Engage your mind with a unique trivia game. Answer questions correctly to drop balls and earn rewards, progressing through levels to unlock a final prize. It's a fun way to test your knowledge and strategy.

**Highlights:** Trivia questions, Ball dropping mechanic, Reward system, Multiple rounds, Final reward

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Become Vip | $2.99 | one-time |


### Flashback Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-trivia/id6762447140)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Trivia, #120 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Test your memory of 80s, 90s, and 2000s pop culture with over 5,000 fact-checked questions. Play offline, enjoy daily challenges, and use power-ups to help you win. Unlock rewards and grow your streak without needing to sign up.

**Highlights:** 5,000+ hand-crafted questions, Selectable decades (80s, 90s, 2000s, All-Time), Daily challenge puzzles, Power-ups (50/50, Reroll, Expert Hint), Daily login bonuses and rewards, Offline play, No sign-up required

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Streak Shields x2 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skips x10 | $2.19 | one-time |
| Adventure Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Hearts 3h | $2.99 | one-time |
| 175 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 325 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7,500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trivia Pass Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Hearts 1 Day | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skips x50 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Expert Hints x30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Falling Ball Game free?

The Falling Ball Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flashback Trivia free?

Flashback Trivia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Falling Ball Game or Flashback Trivia?

The Falling Ball Game is rated higher. The Falling Ball Game averages 4.7 out of 5 from 597 ratings, while Flashback Trivia averages 4.7 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do The Falling Ball Game or Flashback Trivia have ads?

Both The Falling Ball Game and Flashback Trivia show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Falling Ball Game or Flashback Trivia?

The Falling Ball Game ships an update every 2 months, and Flashback Trivia every 5 days. Most recently, The Falling Ball Game was updated on October 30, 2026 and Flashback Trivia on November 1, 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.*