# PowerBall vs Gif Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: Gif Puzzles at 4.8 against PowerBall's 2.5. Gif Puzzles also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). PowerBall's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Gif Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PowerBall's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gif Puzzles's.

PowerBall ships an update every 4 months, Gif Puzzles weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerBall | Gif Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerball/id290054939/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-puzzles/id6499515754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nas-Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/290052146) | [Beijing Yami Interactive Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443954797) |

## 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 |


### Gif Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-puzzles/id6499515754)

Engage in a dynamic picture puzzle game with hundreds of beautiful static and animated images. Rotate, move, and click to solve puzzles across diverse themes like landscapes, animals, and space. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with tools to enhance your experience.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of static and dynamic images, Diverse themes: landscapes, animals, space, portraits, Rotate, move, and click gameplay, Unlockable backgrounds, Playtime extensions, Relaxing gaming moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 1K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5K | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heart 50 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins 10K | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins 50K | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerBall free?

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

### Is Gif Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PowerBall or Gif Puzzles?

Gif Puzzles is rated higher. PowerBall averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Gif Puzzles averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PowerBall or Gif Puzzles have ads?

Gif Puzzles shows ads; PowerBall does not.

### Which is updated more often, PowerBall or Gif Puzzles?

PowerBall ships an update every 4 months, and Gif Puzzles weekly. Most recently, PowerBall was updated on October 2, 2026 and Gif Puzzles on October 20, 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.*