# Marble Master vs Marble Run

The clearest difference is rating: Marble Master at 4.7 against Marble Run's 3.2. Marble Master also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (114K vs 99). On price, review sentiment, 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 Marble Run sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marble Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Master has 114K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Marble Master's written reviews are positive against 35% of Marble Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Marble Master ships an update weekly, Marble Run every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Master | Marble Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134/reviews)** | [3.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-run-race-builder/id1600859129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **35.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 403 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) | [Darya Vladislavovna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067566962) |

## What reviewers say

### Marble Master

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a classic marble puzzle experience. Match, shoot, and blast colorful marbles through vibrant levels. Compete in events and challenge players globally to prove your matching skills.

**Highlights:** Classic marble puzzle levels, Vibrant and diverse scenes, In-game events, Compete with friends, Challenge players worldwide

**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


### Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-run-race-builder/id1600859129)

Design and build intricate marble run tracks using a variety of elements. Race your marbles and watch them navigate the physics-based courses. Collect unique marble balls and explore creations from other players.

**Highlights:** Marble Run Builder, Endless Workshop, Thrilling Marble Races, Collectible Marbles, Realistic Physics

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marble run PRO | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Master free?

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

### Is Marble Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marble Master or Marble Run?

Marble Master is rated higher. Marble Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while Marble Run averages 3.2 from 99 ratings.

### Do Marble Master or Marble Run have ads?

Both Marble Master and Marble Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marble Master or Marble Run?

Marble Master ships an update weekly, and Marble Run every 4 months. Most recently, Marble Master was updated on September 24, 2026 and Marble Run on September 17, 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.*