Comparison

Aerox vs Ball Drop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aerox

Embark on a thrilling ball-rolling adventure filled with physics-based puzzles and platforming action. Experience dynamic gameplay and stunning visuals across 40 original levels, with enhanced graphics for capable devices.

Highlights
  • 40 original levels
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Platforming action
  • Tilt controls
  • High-resolution graphics
  • iCloud progress syncing
  • Live gameplay streaming
Features
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-- #1 Game in over 40 countries! Over 13 million downloads worldwide! -- Follow us on Twitter @Synoptical for updates! Aerox is an innovative ball-rolling adventure for all iOS devices, packed with plenty of platforming action and physics-based puzzles! Dynamic and varied gameplay mechanics are complemented by stunning visuals for a blissful and engaging mobile experience. Aerox includes full universal support for all iOS devices, including high-resolution artwork for capable devices. Unveil the full beauty of your Retina display! iPad users also benefit from additional graphical enhancements that really help showcase its power! Features: - 40 original levels - Wide variety of puzzles, traps and obstacles. - Simple yet precise tilt controls. - Advanced engine technology (normal-mapped lighting, detailed shadowing, reflections, complex physics, etc) - Enhanced effects for faster devices (realtime reflections, additional glow effects, improved shadows, 60fps gameplay). - Universal support and graphical enhancements for iPad (Higher resolution reflections & MSAA) - iCloud progress syncing between devices. - Integrated support for LIVE gameplay streaming/broadcasting. REVIEWS/AWARDS: AppAdvice: "Aerox is a must buy." - 4.5 out of 5 stars AppSmile: "Terrific marble-rolling platformer." - 4 out of 5 stars AppSpy: "Aerox is definitely a title worth checking out." - 4 out of 5 stars Brothersoft: Editor's Pick. GameZebo: "..worth buying just to show off your phone's fancy 3D graphics, but luckily there is a real game in Aerox." - 4 out of 5 stars iPhoneAlley: "As soon as I started playing, the game became an instant gem." KnowYourMobile: "..a very polished package that keeps its simple and addictive entertainment rolling from start to finish." - 4 out of 5 stars TouchArcade: "If you're one of the many people who always loved the Super Monkey Ball games on consoles, but never could really get in to the iPhone and iPad iterations... Aerox is worth checking out."

About

Ball Drop

Features
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Ball Drop is a satisfying puzzle game where every move matters. Drop coloured bubbles into test tubes, match three or more, and watch them pop. Clear every tube to win the level, but be careful, if the bubbles reach the top, it’s game over. It starts simple, but don’t get too comfortable. As you progress, levels become faster, more complex, and require smarter decisions to clear. Use Magic Balls to instantly clear a full tube when you’re stuck and keep your run going. Features: • Simple, intuitive swipe controls • Satisfying pop mechanics • Increasing difficulty across levels • Strategic gameplay with no randomness • Clean, minimal design Easy to pick up. Hard to master. How far can you go?

Screenshots

Aerox4 screens
Ball Drop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ball Drop at none against Aerox's shown. Aerox's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aerox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Drop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Aerox versus Ball Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroxBall Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynoptical Studios LtdDavid Piccolo

Bugs and requests

Aerox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Calibration issues and camera bugs
  • Levels not progressing properly
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Customizable controls (e.g. joystick option)
  • Level editor and sharing
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Checkpoint system

Ball Drop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Aerox

One-time3
  • Pack of additional ball types$0.99
  • Level Unlock token$0.99
  • Remove All Adverts$0.99
3 purchases

Ball Drop

One-time3
  • 3 Magic Balls$0.99
  • 20 Magic Balls$4.99
  • 40 Magic Balls$9.99

Questions

Is Aerox free?
Aerox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ball Drop free?
Ball Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aerox or Ball Drop have ads?
Aerox shows ads; Ball Drop does not.

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