# Manic Marble 3 vs Simple Marble Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manic Marble 3 at 77% against Simple Marble Run's 17%. Manic Marble 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Simple Marble Run's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Marble Run holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Marble Run has 263 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Manic Marble 3's written reviews are positive against 17% of Simple Marble Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Manic Marble 3 ships an update every 11 months, Simple Marble Run every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manic Marble 3 | Simple Marble Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-3/id372907851/reviews) | **[4.4 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **263** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 6 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rich Olson](https://appshunter.io/developer/292136583) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## What reviewers say

### Manic Marble 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-3/id372907851)

Navigate challenging 3D levels by tilting your device to dodge obstacles and make jumps. Beat the clock to unlock new stages and experience fast-paced gameplay with adjustable difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Intuitive accelerometer controls, Optional touch controls, Four difficulty settings, Fast 3D graphics, Unlockable levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330)

Experience a calming marble game with customizable courses. Manipulate the flow with stoppers, pins, and throwing mechanics. Watch marbles collect and depart in a delightful cycle, offering a unique ASMR-like experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable marble courses, Interactive marble manipulation (stoppers, pins), Marble throwing mechanic, Truck collection and departure cycle, Adjustable camera viewpoints, Soothing ASMR-like experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manic Marble 3 free?

Manic Marble 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Marble Run free?

Simple Marble Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manic Marble 3 or Simple Marble Run?

Simple Marble Run is rated higher. Manic Marble 3 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Simple Marble Run averages 4.4 from 263 ratings.

### Do Manic Marble 3 or Simple Marble Run have ads?

Simple Marble Run shows ads; Manic Marble 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Manic Marble 3 or Simple Marble Run?

Manic Marble 3 ships an update every 11 months, and Simple Marble Run every 6 weeks. Most recently, Manic Marble 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Marble Run on November 5, 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.*