# BallPuzzle vs Match Protocol

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BallPuzzle at none against Match Protocol's 3. BallPuzzle also leads on ratings volume (840 vs 10) and review sentiment (28% vs 14%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Protocol sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BallPuzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for BallPuzzle against 2.5 for Match Protocol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BallPuzzle has 840 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of BallPuzzle's written reviews are positive against 14% of Match Protocol's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BallPuzzle | Match Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (840 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpuzzle/id299132464/reviews) | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-protocol-system-breach/id6768553172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **840** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cantasoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/297912260) | [Alexey Bolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645086776) |

## What reviewers say

### BallPuzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpuzzle/id299132464)

Guide ball bearings into holes by tilting your device. Adjust ball count, speed, and hole attraction to match your skill level for hours of engaging entertainment. Experience realistic ball physics and collisions.

**Highlights:** Tilt-based ball guidance, Adjustable ball count, Variable speed and hole depth, Realistic ball collision, Hole attraction settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free to download and use
- 🎮 Retro gameplay style appeals to nostalgic players
- ⚙️ Customizable settings (speed, depth, hole gravity)
- 🎯 Requires skill and precision
- ✨ Simple and straightforward mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Lacks progression and challenge
- 🐛 No win/completion feedback or notification
- 🐛 Ball detection issues in holes
- 🐛 Marble overlap glitches
- ❌ No level progression system

**Reported bugs**

- Game does not detect when ball is in hole
- Marbles sometimes overlap
- No notification or feedback when winning
- Minor bugs affecting gameplay
- Level does not end upon completion

**Requested features**

- Challenge mode with timer functionality
- Time tracking and personal best records
- Level progression system with multiple levels
- Win/completion notification when all balls are in holes
- Automatic advancement to next level upon completion


### Match Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-protocol-system-breach/id6768553172)

Engage in a tactical match-3 RPG set in a cyberpunk city. Solve puzzles to fight rogue AI, hack systems, and uncover a dark mystery. Explore ruins, upgrade your character, and battle unique enemies in a pixel-art world.

**Highlights:** Cyberpunk match-3 gameplay, Tactical movement on the grid, Full story campaign, Isometric pixel-art visuals, Boss fights with unique mechanics, Character progression and upgrades, Dark sci-fi mystery

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BallPuzzle free?

BallPuzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Protocol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BallPuzzle or Match Protocol?

BallPuzzle and Match Protocol are both rated 2.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 840 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do BallPuzzle or Match Protocol have ads?

Neither BallPuzzle nor Match Protocol shows ads.

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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.*