Comparison

Tap Master vs Balls Release

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

Head to head
About

Tap Master

Engage in a physics-based challenge with satisfying graphics and innovative levels. Test your reflexes and problem-solving skills against tricky obstacles and physics. Compete against yourself, friends, or the game's mechanics in this engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Satisfying graphics
  • Innovative levels
  • Physics-based challenges
  • Brain teasers
  • Competitive gameplay
Features
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Tap Master, an easy unlimited game. In this game, which is full of satisfying graphics and innovative levels, can challenge yourself, your brain, and your friends! It’s you against physics and the tricky levels — WHO WILL WIN?

About

Balls Release

Strategically pull pins to guide balls through challenging levels. This puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with hundreds of levels featuring mind-blowing graphics and increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Strategic pin pulling
  • Ball release mechanics
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Mind-blowing graphics
  • Changing difficulties
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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In this game you will have to pull the pins in order to release the balls! Use your mind and strategy to remove the pins! Some will require a remove from high up, so the balls will gain momentum and some cases will need a slower, more subtler release so they won’t spill. Get ready for a super relaxing gaming sensation! Unlock hundreds of new levels with mind blowing graphics and changing difficulties to solve. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Tap Master4 screens
Balls Release3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Balls Release at 4.0 against Tap Master's 3.3. Tap Master's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Tap Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Balls Release sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Balls Release holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Master ships an update every 2 months, Balls Release every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tap Master versus Balls Release: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap MasterBalls Release
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size342 MB618 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHONG KONG LANQIAO TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITEDAPP CENTRAL LTD

Customer experience

Tap Master

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Balls Release

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tap Master

One-time2
  • Unlimit Ball$9.99
  • remove ads$9.99
2 purchases

Balls Release

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked$19.991 Month
  • All appcentral games unlocked$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Tap Master free?
Tap Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balls Release free?
Balls Release is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tap Master or Balls Release?
Balls Release is rated higher. Tap Master averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Balls Release averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Tap Master or Balls Release have ads?
Both Tap Master and Balls Release show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Master or Balls Release?
Tap Master ships an update every 2 months, and Balls Release every 4 months. Most recently, Tap Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Balls Release on November 3, 2026.

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