# PunBall vs Spell Masters

The clearest difference is ads: PunBall at none against Spell Masters's shown. PunBall also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 340) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Spell Masters's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PunBall sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Spell Masters sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spell Masters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PunBall has 3K ratings behind it against 340, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of PunBall's written reviews are positive against 47% of Spell Masters's.

PunBall ships an update monthly, Spell Masters every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PunBall | Spell Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punball/id1585781366/reviews) | **[4.7 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-masters/id6448452145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 340 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 493 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) | [Wild Spark Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641864039) |

## What reviewers say

### PunBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punball/id1585781366)

Embark on a Roguelite adventure in a world threatened by evil. Wield magic and unique skills to defeat waves of enemies and restore light. This game combines RPG elements with block-breaking gameplay for an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Roguelite + RPG combined with Block Breaker Gameplay, Over 100 Skills with infinite combinations, Thousands of stages, Easy controls, Spin-off from Archero's IP

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Scroll Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Survival 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Survival 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equip Investment 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Investment | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| MCard2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| commonpack1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Common Outfit | $19.99 | one-time |
| Survival 39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| commonpack2 | $39.99 | one-time |
| commonpack3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| commonpack4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| commonpack5 | $79.99 | one-time |
| commonpack6 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 👍 Free-to-play friendly
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and network issues
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes too quickly
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- ⏱️ Energy system limits playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Balls randomly disappearing during combos
- Enemies becoming invincible or spawning endlessly
- Levels not loading or freezing on launch

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable/fuse unwanted gear
- More balanced difficulty progression
- Improved energy system or removal of limits
- Better rewards for free-to-play players


### Spell Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-masters/id6448452145)

Embark on a magical journey to become a legendary Spell Master by building powerful decks of spells and guardians. Engage in various game modes, join guilds for community interaction, and collect powerful rewards. This casual fantasy RPG offers deep tactical gameplay that is easy to learn.

**Highlights:** Build powerful spell and guardian decks, Engage in multiple game modes (Adventures, PvP, Daily Levels), Join or create guilds for community and rewards, Collect spells and guardians from treasure chests, Casual yet tactical gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PunBall free?

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

### Is Spell Masters free?

Spell Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PunBall or Spell Masters?

Spell Masters is rated higher. PunBall averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Spell Masters averages 4.7 from 340 ratings.

### Do PunBall or Spell Masters have ads?

Spell Masters shows ads; PunBall does not.

### Which is updated more often, PunBall or Spell Masters?

PunBall ships an update monthly, and Spell Masters every 2 weeks. Most recently, PunBall was updated on October 27, 2026 and Spell Masters on October 23, 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.*