# Balls Release vs Gun Clone

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gun Clone at weekly against Balls Release's every 4 months. Gun Clone also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 6). Balls Release's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls Release sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Gun Clone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gun Clone holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gun Clone has 9.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Balls Release's written reviews are positive against 21% of Gun Clone's.

Balls Release ships an update every 4 months, Gun Clone weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls Release | Gun Clone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-clone/id6450103712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 618 MB | 600 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Balls Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked | $19.99 | per month |
| All appcentral games unlocked | $39.99 | per month |


### Gun Clone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-clone/id6450103712)

Engage in thrilling shooting action to collect cards and build powerful weapon combos. Upgrade your arsenal to dominate the battlefield and destroy your enemies. Experience strategic gameplay with a focus on maximizing your firepower.

**Highlights:** Shoot and collect cards, Create weapon combos, Upgrade weapons, Destroy enemies, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner's Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Year Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Card Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter No-Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Gun Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Offer 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega No Ads Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Limitless Fun Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Misleading ads about no ads
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and upgrades after updates
- Permanent weapons not working as intended
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to permanently unlock features
- Improved ad implementation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balls Release free?

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

### Is Gun Clone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balls Release or Gun Clone?

Gun Clone is rated higher. Balls Release averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Gun Clone averages 4.7 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Balls Release or Gun Clone have ads?

Both Balls Release and Gun Clone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balls Release or Gun Clone?

Balls Release ships an update every 4 months, and Gun Clone weekly. Most recently, Balls Release was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gun Clone on October 15, 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.*