# The Impossible Game vs Red Ball 4

The clearest difference is rating: Red Ball 4 at 4.8 against The Impossible Game's 4.1. Red Ball 4 also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 66%) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 327). The Impossible Game's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 13 months) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

The Impossible Game costs $0.99 and Red Ball 4 $4.99 up front. The Impossible Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Red Ball 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red Ball 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Ball 4 has 7.7K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of The Impossible Game's written reviews are positive against 89% of Red Ball 4's.

The Impossible Game ships an update every 4 weeks, Red Ball 4 every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Impossible Game | Red Ball 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-game/id367242040/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 327 | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlukeDude Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/367242043) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### The Impossible Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-game/id367242040)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Music, #32 Top Paid · Casual, #114 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Guide an orange square through challenging levels by tapping to jump over obstacles. Instant death and respawns await any mistake. Features an addictive soundtrack and practice mode with checkpoints.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Challenging levels, Instant death and respawns, Practice mode with checkpoints, Unlockable medals, Stats page

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🕹️ Simple yet effective controls
- 🏆 Sense of achievement when completing levels
- 💯 Original and unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid levels after initial purchase
- 📱 Lack of optimization for larger screens
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Overly difficult, not suitable for casual gamers

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Cube disappearing during gameplay
- Lag and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and level packs
- Level editor and ability to create custom levels
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Optimization for newer devices


### Red Ball 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796)

Embark on an adventure to save the world from evil minions intent on making it square. Guide a bouncing ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience an all-new adventure with epic boss battles and exciting physics.

**Highlights:** 75 exciting levels, Epic boss battles, Tricky traps, Defeat monsters, Exciting physics, Cloud support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Challenging yet rewarding levels
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🎢 Engaging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Lack of new content updates
- 🔒 Achievements not working properly
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not unlocking
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress being lost
- Crashes on certain level transitions

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and worlds
- Implement difficulty settings
- Allow progress reset option
- Improve achievement system
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Impossible Game free?

The Impossible Game costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Red Ball 4 free?

Red Ball 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Impossible Game or Red Ball 4?

Red Ball 4 is rated higher. The Impossible Game averages 4.1 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while Red Ball 4 averages 4.8 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do The Impossible Game or Red Ball 4 have ads?

Neither The Impossible Game nor Red Ball 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Impossible Game or Red Ball 4?

The Impossible Game ships an update every 4 weeks, and Red Ball 4 every 13 months. Most recently, The Impossible Game was updated on October 22, 2026 and Red Ball 4 on October 21, 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.*