# BallMazingLE vs Words Inside

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Words Inside at 75% against BallMazingLE's 25%. Words Inside also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.8). BallMazingLE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Words Inside sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. BallMazingLE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Words Inside holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BallMazingLE has 8.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BallMazingLE's written reviews are positive against 75% of Words Inside's.

BallMazingLE ships an update every 2 months, Words Inside every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BallMazingLE | Words Inside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballmazingle/id302887443/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-inside/id595674495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 24.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cantasoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/297912260) | [A5 Multimedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/508735022) |

## What reviewers say

### BallMazingLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballmazingle/id302887443)

Experience a modern twist on the classic wooden ball labyrinth game. Tilt your device to guide a ball through challenging mazes filled with obstacles like bouncers, blockers, and slime tanks. This lite version offers initial levels to test your skills.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls, Classic labyrinth gameplay, Modern obstacles (bouncers, blockers, slime), Variable ball speed, 80 levels (in full version), Practice and Beginner packs included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls (for some users)
- 💡 Variety of levels and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive controls and ball drifting
- 🐛 Levels not working properly (ball not appearing)
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not working as intended
- Ball controls and responsiveness issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and difficulty options
- Improved responsiveness and ball control
- Compatibility updates for newer devices


### Words Inside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-inside/id595674495)

Uncover hidden words in a 3x3 grid. Enjoy casual, arcade, and daily challenge modes. Create and save your own custom grids with a one-time purchase. Unlock themed packs and utilize built-in hints.

**Highlights:** 3x3 grid word puzzles, Casual, Arcade, and Daily Challenge modes, Create and save custom grids, Themed word packs, Built-in hints and word lookup, Player statistics and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Hints | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pop Stars Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Computing Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anagrams Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bands Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birds Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clothes Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colours Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowers Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Theme | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BallMazingLE free?

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

### Is Words Inside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BallMazingLE or Words Inside?

Words Inside is rated higher. BallMazingLE averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Words Inside averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do BallMazingLE or Words Inside have ads?

Neither BallMazingLE nor Words Inside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BallMazingLE or Words Inside?

BallMazingLE ships an update every 2 months, and Words Inside every 3 months. Most recently, BallMazingLE was updated on October 16, 2026 and Words Inside on October 2, 2026.

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