# Marble Master vs Simple Marble Race

The clearest difference is rating: Marble Master at 4.7 against Simple Marble Race's 3.8. Marble Master also leads on ratings volume (114K vs 533). Simple Marble Race's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Marble Race sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marble Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Master has 114K ratings behind it against 533, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Marble Master's written reviews are positive against 61% of Simple Marble Race's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Marble Master ships an update every 6 days, Simple Marble Race every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Master | Simple Marble Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134/reviews)** | [3.8 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-race/id1596388177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 533 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **61.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 408 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) | [Mateo Garnica Castillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596388179) |

## What reviewers say

### Marble Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134)

Match three or more marbles of the same color to clear paths and stop them from reaching the end. Enjoy hundreds of fun and challenging levels with satisfying chain reactions. Play offline anytime or compete with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Classic marble-shooting gameplay, Hundreds of fun and challenging levels, Create combos and chain reactions, Explore vibrant themed worlds, Play offline anytime, Compete on global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Value Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Value Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Value Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Value Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Value Items | $7.99 | one-time |
| Novice's Value Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mentor's Value Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master's Value Items | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic Zuma-like experience
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and transitions
- 👍 Enjoyable for both kids and adults
- 🚀 Hundreds of levels to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔥 Ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially in higher levels
- 🔥 Ads that redirect to the App Store

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles not disappearing from the screen
- Inability to exit certain game modes
- Inconsistent behavior when watching ads for rewards
- Purchased items not being properly applied

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Option to disable in-game tutorials
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- More transparent in-app purchase options
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


### Simple Marble Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-race/id1596388177)

Design and compete in custom marble races with various game modes. Personalize your marbles with numerous colors, country flags, and emojis. Build your own tracks and unlock achievements for in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Customizable race modes, Create custom tracks, Create custom marbles, Unlockable achievements, In-game shop with rewards, Extensive customization options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Simple Marble Race PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying marble racing experience
- 💡 Customizable marbles and tracks
- 🎨 Wide variety of marble and track options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., marbles getting stuck, game crashing)
- 💰 High cost of customization (marbles, tracks)
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔋 Performance issues and overheating on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles getting stuck or passing through track
- Game crashing or freezing during tournaments
- Incorrect results or team selection
- Inability to restore purchases or lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes (e.g., survival, team races)
- Increase maximum number of marbles per race
- Implement a save/restore progress feature
- Add an option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Improve marble and track editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Master free?

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

### Is Simple Marble Race free?

Simple Marble Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Marble Master or Simple Marble Race?

Marble Master is rated higher. Marble Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while Simple Marble Race averages 3.8 from 533 ratings.

### Do Marble Master or Simple Marble Race have ads?

Both Marble Master and Simple Marble Race show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marble Master or Simple Marble Race?

Marble Master ships an update every 6 days, and Simple Marble Race every 9 days. Most recently, Marble Master was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simple Marble Race on October 30, 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.*