# Simple Marble Race vs Trap Master

The clearest difference is rating: Trap Master at 4.6 against Simple Marble Race's 3.8. Trap Master also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 533). Simple Marble Race's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (61% vs 51%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Marble Race sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Trap Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trap Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trap Master has 48K ratings behind it against 533, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Simple Marble Race's written reviews are positive against 51% of Trap Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Marble Race ships an update every 9 days, Trap Master every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Marble Race | Trap Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-race/id1596388177/reviews) | **[4.6 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-squish-enemies/id6476067896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 533 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 50.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mateo Garnica Castillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596388179) | [Mobsmile Yazilim Hizmetleri Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719697226) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Marble Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-race/id1596388177)

Design and compete in custom marble races with various game modes. Personalize your marbles with numerous colors, country flags, and emojis. Build your own tracks and unlock achievements for in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Customizable race modes, Create custom tracks, Create custom marbles, Unlockable achievements, In-game shop with rewards, Extensive customization options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Simple Marble Race PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying marble racing experience
- 💡 Customizable marbles and tracks
- 🎨 Wide variety of marble and track options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., marbles getting stuck, game crashing)
- 💰 High cost of customization (marbles, tracks)
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔋 Performance issues and overheating on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles getting stuck or passing through track
- Game crashing or freezing during tournaments
- Incorrect results or team selection
- Inability to restore purchases or lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes (e.g., survival, team races)
- Increase maximum number of marbles per race
- Implement a save/restore progress feature
- Add an option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Improve marble and track editing tools


### Trap Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-squish-enemies/id6476067896)

Strategically place and upgrade traps to stop waves of enemies emerging from a tube. Progress through unique levels, earn gold for permanent upgrades, and enjoy engaging graphics and sound in this thrilling defense game.

**Highlights:** Endless enemy waves, Place and upgrade traps, Unique levels, Earn gold for upgrades, Engaging graphics and sound

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Skip Ads x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x25 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x60 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Great Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🤩 Exactly like the ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Slow progression
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not rewarding as promised
- Levels getting stuck on repeat

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More level variety
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Marble Race free?

Simple Marble Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trap Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Marble Race or Trap Master?

Trap Master is rated higher. Simple Marble Race averages 3.8 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while Trap Master averages 4.6 from 48K ratings.

### Do Simple Marble Race or Trap Master have ads?

Both Simple Marble Race and Trap Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Marble Race or Trap Master?

Simple Marble Race ships an update every 9 days, and Trap Master every 4 weeks. Most recently, Simple Marble Race was updated on November 7, 2026 and Trap Master on November 11, 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.*