Comparison

American Ball vs Bug

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

Head to head
About

American Ball

Experience a classic arcade game on your iPhone. Collect prizes to decorate your virtual bar and compete against other players in online tournaments. Enjoy realistic physics and impressive 3D graphics.

Highlights
  • Ticket-prize system for collecting 3D furniture
  • Customize your own 360 Bar
  • Online Tournament mode
  • Visit friends' bars via Facebook
  • Impressive 3-D graphics
  • Realistic physics
Features
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---American Ball--- With the success of Dungeons and Coin, Sigma Game brings American Ball on to your iPhone! We put this true American classic into your pocket! The ticket-prize system allows you to buy prizes (3D furniture) and decorate your own 360 Bar. You can also visit other player’s room and battle against them in the Online Tournaments! Now, you can challenge other players anytime, anywhere with American Ball! Game includes: - Impressive 3-D graphic - Amazingly realistic physics - More than 52 3D collectible - Customize your 360 Bar - Online Tournament mode - Visit your Friend Bar with Facebook - Game Center Support Let us know what you think. For technical support or any inquiries about the game, please email on info@sigma-game.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/sigmagame Become our fans on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sigmagame ----------------------- Any reference to any third-party products, services, names, or other information, by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, developer, supplier or otherwise, does not constitute nor imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship. All characters, names, titles, likeness, and other content used or depicted in this product (even those based on real products)are entirely fictional. All trademarks, service marks, product, service, or other names mentioned herein, are the property of their respective owners, and no claim is made to any such mark, product, service or other name.

About

Bug

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Face the dangers of a bugged game world directly on your mobile phone! In Bug-A-Ball you’re rollin’ through different worlds and levels and you’ll collect plenty of gold and diamonds. Unlock exclusive skins and personalize your ball to show anyone who has the best ball. But… watch out! Dangerous bugs can change your game completely. BUG-A-BALL - DO YOU CONTROL THE BUGS OR DO THEY CONTROL YOU? - Two game modes: Survival & Racing! - Unlock exclusive skins and personalize your ball with fantastic costumes, faces, and trails. - Collect all diamonds to be the richest Bugger! - Compete against other players in the online highscore! - Expect exciting and diverse traps and every level. Are you ready to be the best Bugger or will you get swallowed by the slime? Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/boundfoxstudios Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoundfoxStudios Join our Community Discord Server: https://discord.gg/STy6Pyr Contact us if you have issues or feedback: support@boundfoxstudios.com We’re always happy to receive your feedback!

Screenshots

American Ball4 screens
Bug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bug at none against American Ball's 10. Bug also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). American Ball's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. American Ball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bug asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

American Ball ships an update every 6 weeks, Bug every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
American Ball versus Bug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerican BallBug
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSigma Game LimitedManuel Rauber

Bugs and requests

American Ball

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Tournaments not working properly
  • Tokens disappearing after gameplay
  • Inconsistent ball physics

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and tournaments
  • Ability to earn tickets without spending money
  • Improved physics and ball control
  • Better prize and customization options

Bug

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

American Ball

One-time10
  • 300 Tokens$0.99
  • Token Pack A$0.99
  • 800 Tokens$1.99
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  • 2000 Tokens$3.99
  • Token Pack B$4.99
  • Gold Gift Card Pack$4.99
  • 5000 Tokens$5.99
  • Token Pack C$8.99
  • Token Pack D$19.99
  • Token Pack F$49.99
None

Bug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is American Ball free?
American Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bug free?
Bug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do American Ball or Bug have ads?
Both American Ball and Bug show ads.
Which is updated more often, American Ball or Bug?
American Ball ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bug every 9 days. Most recently, American Ball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bug on November 3, 2026.

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