# PowerBall vs Magic Box Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Box Puzzle at 4.8 against PowerBall's 2.5. Magic Box Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). PowerBall's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PowerBall sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Box Puzzle sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Box Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Box Puzzle has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PowerBall ships an update every 4 months, Magic Box Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerBall | Magic Box Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerball/id290054939/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-box-puzzle/id1448598576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nas-Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/290052146) | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) |

## What reviewers say

### PowerBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerball/id290054939)

Experience a unique gravity-based single-player maze challenge collecting stars, then switch to a competitive pool-like game. Employ tricky moves and avoid hazards to outsmart opponents.

**Highlights:** Gravity-based single-player levels, Star collection in mazes, Competitive pool-like multiplayer, Trick shot mechanics, Hazard avoidance (fire holes, devils)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


### Magic Box Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-box-puzzle/id1448598576)

This game offers a variety of puzzle types, including jigsaw, hidden object, memory match, and sequence games. With over 1000 levels and regular updates, it provides engaging challenges for players of all ages. Enjoy offline play and develop your cognitive skills with colorful graphics and simple gameplay.

**Highlights:** Multiple puzzle types, Over 1000 levels, Regular updates, Offline play supported, Colorful graphics, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle hints. | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Princess castle levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Autumn levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Winter levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Travel levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hidden object hints. | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Lost village levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Fairies levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| All House secrets levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Mermaids levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Spring levels. | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium. | $19.99 | one-time |
| 16000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 32000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerBall free?

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

### Is Magic Box Puzzle free?

Magic Box Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PowerBall or Magic Box Puzzle?

Magic Box Puzzle is rated higher. PowerBall averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Magic Box Puzzle averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do PowerBall or Magic Box Puzzle have ads?

Magic Box Puzzle shows ads; PowerBall does not.

### Which is updated more often, PowerBall or Magic Box Puzzle?

PowerBall ships an update every 4 months, and Magic Box Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, PowerBall was updated on October 23, 2026 and Magic Box Puzzle on October 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.*