# Spider Guy vs Ball Stretch 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spider Guy at 64% against Ball Stretch 3D's 28%. Ball Stretch 3D's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 492). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider Guy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Stretch 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball Stretch 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Stretch 3D has 3.5K ratings behind it against 492, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Spider Guy's written reviews are positive against 28% of Ball Stretch 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spider Guy ships an update monthly, Ball Stretch 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Guy | Ball Stretch 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-guy/id1602510345/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-stretch-3d/id1635932669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 492 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Arcade Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794287865) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Guy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-guy/id1602510345)

Control a character with multiple arms to navigate challenging levels. Cut ropes strategically and extend your reach to solve physics-based puzzles and achieve the goal.

**Highlights:** Create new arms, Cut ropes, Reach finish line, Physics puzzles, Level navigation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all materials | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 😊 Engaging mechanics that keep players entertained
- 🕷️ Unique spider-themed concept
- ⏱️ Good for casual gaming sessions
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Appeals to both kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💔 Misleading ads vs actual gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- ⚙️ Game-breaking bugs (red arms glitch)
- 💰 Pay-to-remove-ads doesn't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Arms turn red and don't break (game-breaking glitch)
- Game crashes every 2 minutes
- Severe lag and performance issues
- Paid 'no ads' feature doesn't remove ads
- Game becomes unplayable after certain progression

**Requested features**

- More levels and content variety
- Option to disable Wi-Fi to reduce ads
- Fewer advertisements overall
- Better game stability and performance optimization
- Improved ad placement to not interrupt gameplay flow


### Ball Stretch 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-stretch-3d/id1635932669)

Engage your mind in a unique puzzle game where you must strategically move balls to solve challenges without breaking them. Experience simple yet addictive gameplay suitable for all ages, with the added fun of collecting pens.

**Highlights:** Strategic ball movement, Brain-teasing puzzles, Addictive gameplay, Pen collection, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hot Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🗡️ Best game ever
- 😊 Helps people stay calm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Can't die in the game
- 💤 Too easy and short
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🔫 Pain room promotes violence

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades in the Pain room don't work
- Gameplay is different from the ads

**Requested features**

- Allow players to die in the game
- Improve difficulty and length of gameplay
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Guy free?

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

### Is Ball Stretch 3D free?

Ball Stretch 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spider Guy or Ball Stretch 3D?

Ball Stretch 3D is rated higher. Spider Guy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while Ball Stretch 3D averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Spider Guy or Ball Stretch 3D have ads?

Both Spider Guy and Ball Stretch 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider Guy or Ball Stretch 3D?

Spider Guy ships an update monthly, and Ball Stretch 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spider Guy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ball Stretch 3D on September 24, 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.*