# Marble Master vs Marble Journey

The clearest difference is ads: Marble Journey at none against Marble Master's shown. Marble Journey also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Marble Master's advantage is ratings volume (114K vs 179). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Marble Journey sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marble Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Master has 114K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Master | Marble Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134/reviews) | **[4.9 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-journey/id6475951638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 406 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) | [Kiwi Network Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613309243) |

## What reviewers say

### Marble Master

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

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 Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-journey/id6475951638)

Engage in a creative match-3 marble shooting game featuring exquisite graphics. Clear marble chains by aiming and shooting, utilizing power-ups to overcome challenges and earn endless rewards. Embark on a classic bubble shooting adventure.

**Highlights:** Match-3 marble shooting gameplay, Creative gameplay mechanics, Exquisite graphic designs, Bubble shooting levels, Customized events, Power-ups for marble elimination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| endlesstreasure1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt | $4.99 | one-time |
| endlesstreasure2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blast Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| endlesstreasure3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $14.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $19.99 | one-time |
| endlesstreasure4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $29.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $49.99 | one-time |
| endlesstreasure5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $99.99 | one-time |
| endlesstreasure6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Master free?

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

### Is Marble Journey free?

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

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

Marble Journey is rated higher. Marble Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while Marble Journey averages 4.9 from 179 ratings.

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

Marble Master shows ads; Marble Journey does not.

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

Marble Master ships an update weekly, and Marble Journey weekly. Most recently, Marble Master was updated on October 28, 2026 and Marble Journey on October 24, 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.*