# Muscle Boy vs Shoot Balls Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Muscle Boy at 66% against Shoot Balls Run's 12%. Muscle Boy also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Shoot Balls Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot Balls Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Muscle Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Muscle Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Muscle Boy has 4.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Muscle Boy's written reviews are positive against 12% of Shoot Balls Run's.

Muscle Boy ships an update every 3 months, Shoot Balls Run every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muscle Boy | Shoot Balls Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-boy/id1581616733/reviews)** | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-balls-run/id6467386255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 351 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Muscle Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-boy/id1581616733)

Tap the screen at the right moment to grow stronger. Upgrade your character to become the strongest boy in the universe. This game is free to play and suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Tap-based gameplay, Character upgrades, Funny design, Full phone support, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💪 Satisfying muscle-building gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive after reaching max level
- 📢 Too many ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to progress past level 15

**Requested features**

- More levels and upgrades
- Higher level cap
- Improved progression system


### Shoot Balls Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-balls-run/id6467386255)

Experience the thrill of a 3-point shooting game where you run towards the finish line. Navigate through gates to shoot multiple balls simultaneously and speed up to fill your progress bar for a higher score.

**Highlights:** 3-point shooting gameplay, Endless runner mechanics, Triple gates for multi-ball shots, Speed boost for progress bar, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Money + 5 Skip It | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Skip It | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Money | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2.000 Money + 25 Skip It | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Shooter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle (No Ads) | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 💰 Overpriced in-app purchases
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 📉 Slow progression
- 💸 Poor in-game economy

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Lost in-app purchases
- 🐛 Account wiped after update
- 🐛 Game crashes
- 🐛 Upgrades not working
- 🐛 Freezes when not buying upgrades

**Requested features**

- Fix in-app purchase issues
- Improve in-game economy
- Balance upgrade costs
- Make progression easier


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muscle Boy free?

Muscle Boy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shoot Balls Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Muscle Boy or Shoot Balls Run?

Muscle Boy is rated higher. Muscle Boy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Shoot Balls Run averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Muscle Boy or Shoot Balls Run have ads?

Muscle Boy shows ads; Shoot Balls Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Muscle Boy or Shoot Balls Run?

Muscle Boy ships an update every 3 months, and Shoot Balls Run every 11 days. Most recently, Muscle Boy was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shoot Balls Run on November 3, 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.*