# Avoid 369 vs Merge Ball Race

The clearest difference is rating: Merge Ball Race at 4.8 against Avoid 369's 3.6. Merge Ball Race also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 41) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Avoid 369's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avoid 369 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Merge Ball Race sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge Ball Race holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Ball Race has 3.7K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Avoid 369 ships an update monthly, Merge Ball Race every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avoid 369 | Merge Ball Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avoid-369/id1578288448/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-ball-race/id1584546430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK SEONG PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/488068869) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Avoid 369

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avoid-369/id1578288448)

A brain-training puzzle game where players must avoid numbers that are multiples of three or contain the digits 3, 6, or 9. It challenges logical thinking and quick decision-making. This game is designed to sharpen your mind.

**Highlights:** Avoid multiples of 3, Avoid numbers with 3, 6, or 9, Brain training, 3D puzzle gameplay, Logical thinking challenge

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Merge Ball Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-ball-race/id1584546430)

Roll and grow a giant ball by collecting matching numbered orbs on a runway. Avoid obstacles and falling off the track. Strategically merge to reach the ultimate infinity ball for hours of addictive fun.

**Highlights:** Collect and merge numbered orbs, Grow your ball larger, Avoid obstacles, Swipe to control movement, Reach the infinity ball

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | per month |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Features | $29.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $29.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Accusations of copying other games
- 😡 Excessive ads
- 🤑 Potential for in-app purchases/subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Improved graphics and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avoid 369 free?

Avoid 369 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge Ball Race free?

Merge Ball Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Avoid 369 or Merge Ball Race?

Merge Ball Race is rated higher. Avoid 369 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Merge Ball Race averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Avoid 369 or Merge Ball Race have ads?

Merge Ball Race shows ads; Avoid 369 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avoid 369 or Merge Ball Race?

Avoid 369 ships an update monthly, and Merge Ball Race every 2 months. Most recently, Avoid 369 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Merge Ball Race on November 7, 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.*