# Manic Marble 2 vs Ball Action

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manic Marble 2 at 91% against Ball Action's 39%. Manic Marble 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Ball Action's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Action sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Manic Marble 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ball Action holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Action has 38K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Manic Marble 2's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Manic Marble 2 ships an update every 9 months, Ball Action monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manic Marble 2 | Ball Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-2/id325327348/reviews) | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rich Olson](https://appshunter.io/developer/292136583) | [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) |

## What reviewers say

### Manic Marble 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-2/id325327348)

Navigate challenging 3D levels by tilting your device to control a marble. Race against the clock to unlock new stages, mastering precise movements and avoiding obstacles. Practice controls and learn braking techniques for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls for marble navigation, 8 challenging 3D levels, Time-based level unlocking, Obstacle avoidance, Control calibration option, Braking mechanics

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ball Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-action/id1467718741)

Control a rolling ball to knock opponents off an arena. Avoid falling off yourself while strategically hitting enemies of varying sizes and speeds. Unlock new cosmetic skins as you progress.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe controls, Smooth 3D graphics, Realistic physics simulation, Unlockable cosmetic skins, Strategic ball combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying ball-knocking mechanics
- 💡 Interesting enemy AI types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay levels
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔒 Lack of progression and content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More diverse level environments
- Reduced ad frequency
- Unlockable themes and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manic Marble 2 free?

Manic Marble 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ball Action free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manic Marble 2 or Ball Action?

Ball Action is rated higher. Manic Marble 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ball Action averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Manic Marble 2 or Ball Action have ads?

Ball Action shows ads; Manic Marble 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Manic Marble 2 or Ball Action?

Manic Marble 2 ships an update every 9 months, and Ball Action monthly. Most recently, Manic Marble 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ball Action 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.*