# Balls go High vs Blockrun

Balls go High and Blockrun both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Blockrun's written reviews are positive against 33% of Balls go High's. Blockrun also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Balls go High's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls go High sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blockrun sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Balls go High against 4.4 for Blockrun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balls go High has 33K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Balls go High's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blockrun's.

Balls go High ships an update every 6 weeks, Blockrun every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls go High | Blockrun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-go-high/id1604861021/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrun-block-puzzle/id6812705143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Vibe Kitchen Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812705145) |

## What reviewers say

### Balls go High

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-go-high/id1604861021)

Guide a ball over challenging hills, collecting multipliers to increase your score. This addictive game offers satisfying gameplay with vibrant colors and a competitive leaderboard. Test your skills with simple one-finger controls.

**Highlights:** One-finger swipe controls, Multiplier gates for higher scores, Addictive collect gameplay, Global leaderboard, Vivid colors and satisfying animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Smooth ball animations
- 💰 Rewarding coin system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🧭 Confusing camera angles
- 🔒 Forced internet connection
- 📺 Excessive ads, even after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Balls falling through map
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect score tracking

**Requested features**

- More varied level obstacles
- Offline play mode
- Customizable ball skins
- Improved leaderboard functionality


### Blockrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrun-block-puzzle/id6812705143)

A relaxing block puzzle game where you clear lines to change the game's world and unlock new themes. Utilize special boosts to overcome challenging board states and earn points by building strategic runs. Save your progress automatically and choose from various characters.

**Highlights:** Dynamic world changes with gameplay, No timer, pressure-free gameplay, Special boosts for strategic advantage, Unique scoring system based on runs, Character customization, Automatic progress saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Pass | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balls go High free?

Balls go High is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blockrun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balls go High or Blockrun?

Balls go High is rated higher. Balls go High averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Blockrun averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Balls go High or Blockrun have ads?

Both Balls go High and Blockrun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balls go High or Blockrun?

Balls go High ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blockrun every 4 days. Most recently, Balls go High was updated on November 8, 2026 and Blockrun on October 31, 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.*