Comparison

Downfall vs Imperfect Balance Collection

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

Head to head
About

Downfall

A 3D puzzle game where you match colored blocks to clear lines. It offers over 30 game variations with special blocks and realistic physics for an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • 3D block matching gameplay
  • Over 30 game variations
  • Special blocks (dynamite, snow shovels)
  • Realistic physics and animations
  • Smooth 3D transitions
  • Ad-free Pro version available
Features
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Match the colored blocks and watch them swish by you in this 3D implementation of a classic puzzle game, with almost endless variations! We obviously think Downfall is great, but don't take our word for it. Scroll down to read what some of the magazines and websites have said about it. Guide the falling blocks using swipes and taps, to form same colored lines in this action packed puzzle game. There are over 30 game variations, with special blocks (like dynamite sticks, snow shovels etc.) and different designs. The game features smooth 3D animations and realistic physics, with ejected blocks flying towards you and the game area swaying every time you drop a stack of blocks. --- REVIEWS --- "provided me with more mind-bending entertainment than several major titles released this year." /Game Chronicles Magazine "deserves all the recognition that can be heaped upon it." "Simple, colorful, addictive and challenging" "Perfect for yourself or a family environment" /Inside Mac Games "This fun, falling-blocks game takes the concepts of T***** [redacted trademark] and C****** [redacted trademark] to a whole new level, offering 3D graphics and new game types." "We were amazed at the smooth 3D transitions between games and the way the board reacts to winning block combinations." /CNET Download.com Mac Editor's Review --- OPTIONAL PRO FEATURES --- * Ad-free * Instantly unlock all game variations You can upgrade the free app to Pro through a simple in-app purchase.

About

Imperfect Balance Collection

Engage in physics-based destruction across four distinct games. Topple towers, collapse structures, and shatter shapes through 240 challenging levels. Aim for victory and accumulate riches by mastering the art of controlled chaos.

Highlights
  • Physics-based destruction
  • Tower toppling
  • Structure collapse
  • Shape explosion
  • 240 levels
  • Four game modes
Features
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Unbalance your way to victory and riches! Make towers fall, constructions collapse and shapes explode in this spinoff of Perfect Balance. Contains four Imperfect Balance games. 240 levels.

Screenshots

Downfall4 screens
Imperfect Balance Collection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Imperfect Balance Collection at 5.0 against Downfall's 3.3. Downfall's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Downfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Imperfect Balance Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Imperfect Balance Collection holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Downfall ships an update every 4 months, Imperfect Balance Collection every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Downfall versus Imperfect Balance Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDownfallImperfect Balance Collection
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorbyteVille Helin

Customer experience

Downfall

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

Imperfect Balance Collection

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Downfall

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$0.99
1 purchases

Imperfect Balance Collection

One-time1
  • Ad Blocker$0.99

Questions

Is Downfall free?
Downfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Imperfect Balance Collection free?
Imperfect Balance Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Downfall or Imperfect Balance Collection?
Imperfect Balance Collection is rated higher. Downfall averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Imperfect Balance Collection averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Downfall or Imperfect Balance Collection have ads?
Imperfect Balance Collection shows ads; Downfall does not.
Which is updated more often, Downfall or Imperfect Balance Collection?
Downfall ships an update every 4 months, and Imperfect Balance Collection every 6 months. Most recently, Downfall was updated on October 27, 2026 and Imperfect Balance Collection on October 24, 2026.

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