Comparison

Pad Hopper vs Guide The Ball

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pad Hopper

Guide a frog through a metal jungle by jumping between pads. Avoid falling fireballs and navigate levels with missing platforms. Collect prize balls for power-ups or purchase them to help your frog reach the top.

Highlights
  • 110 challenging levels
  • Collect prize balls for power-ups
  • Use shields and extra pads
  • Daily Challenge level
  • Navigate missing platforms
  • In-app purchases for prizes
Features
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Hoppy is far away from nature and has found himself in a metal jungle. Hoppy can jump from metal pad to pad like it’s second nature. Can you help Hoppy get to the top of this metal jungle? LOOK OUT!!! There are fireballs being dropped from above. The fireballs appear to be rolling down from one pad to the next. Be sure and keep Hoppy away from the fireballs or you’ll lose a turn. Each level will provide unique challenges. There are pads missing from each level that make it harder to avoid the fireballs. As the levels go on, you have the opportunity to earn prize balls. The prizes include extra lives and other feature items you can use with each level. The Shield prize can be used at the start of a level. The shield gives Hoppy a layer of water that can save him from contact with a fireball. But when water meets fire the shield will evaporate. The +1 Pad prize adds a Pad into a missing spot in the level which can help you pick a different path to avoid the fireballs. Use the +2, +3, and +5 Pad prizes in later levels where there are lots of missing pads. Prizes can also be purchased using in-app purchases by selecting the Store after clicking the Gear Settings icon. * 110 challenging levels * Collect prize balls to earn prizes * Prizes can help you on each level * New Daily Challenge level Daily Challenges are offered once a day. You can replay the Daily Challenge until you complete it in the current game session. Hoppy loves to hop. Help Hoppy reach the top of each level.

About

Guide The Ball

Features
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Roll into Fun with Unblock Ball! Embark on a mesmerizing journey of over 300 levels in this addictive puzzle game! Guide the ball to the green goal block, but beware – metallic blocks won't budge! Your strategic prowess will be put to the test as you navigate through a labyrinth of challenges. Features that Shine Bright: 300+ Levels & Counting: The fun never stops! With regular updates, the excitement keeps rolling, ensuring a constant stream of new challenges. Collect the Stars: Every level is a star-studded adventure! Can you master each puzzle and collect all three stars along the way? Prove your skills and aim for a perfect score! No Limits, No Wi-Fi Needed: Immerse yourself in the game without worrying about time constraints or the need for Wi-Fi. It's all about you, the ball, and the puzzle-solving thrill! Totally Free to Play: Unblock Ball is not just a game; it's an experience that won't cost you a dime. Dive in, roll it, and enjoy endless hours of free entertainment! Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: The gameplay is a breeze to pick up, but the challenges will keep you on your toes. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries and become the master of the ball? Ready to Roll? Download now and unleash your inner puzzle-solving genius!

Screenshots

Pad Hopper4 screens
Guide The Ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pad Hopper at none against Guide The Ball's shown. Guide The Ball's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pad Hopper sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Guide The Ball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pad Hopper ships an update every 5 weeks, Guide The Ball fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Pad Hopper versus Guide The Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPad HopperGuide The Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian GiedtSmit Sabhadiya

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Pad Hopper

One-time7
  • Unlimited Lives$0.99
  • Ten +1 Pad$0.99
  • Ten +2 Pads$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Ten +3 Pads$0.99
  • Ten +5 Pads$0.99
  • Ten Shields$0.99
  • Super Pack - 25 items$1.99
4 purchases

Guide The Ball

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 100 Rubies$2.99
  • 200 Rubies$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 300 Rubies$6.99

Questions

Is Pad Hopper free?
Pad Hopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guide The Ball free?
Guide The Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pad Hopper or Guide The Ball have ads?
Guide The Ball shows ads; Pad Hopper does not.
Which is updated more often, Pad Hopper or Guide The Ball?
Pad Hopper ships an update every 5 weeks, and Guide The Ball fortnightly. Most recently, Pad Hopper was updated on November 3, 2026 and Guide The Ball on November 4, 2026.

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