# Red Ball 2P vs FishPond

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FishPond at none against Red Ball 2P's 1. FishPond also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 38%). Red Ball 2P's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 17) and iOS requirement (3.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Ball 2P sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FishPond asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Red Ball 2P against 3.5 for FishPond. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Ball 2P has 1.9K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Red Ball 2P's written reviews are positive against 70% of FishPond's.

Red Ball 2P ships an update every 3 weeks, FishPond fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Ball 2P | FishPond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-2p/id412444146/reviews) | **[3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishpond/id420402347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/302884303) | [BitXP](https://appshunter.io/developer/420402350) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Ball 2P

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-2p/id412444146)

Compete head-to-head in real-time against another player. Test your speed and reflexes as you race through challenging levels. Enjoy a fun and engaging two-player gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Two-player competitive mode, Real-time gameplay, Game Center integration, Bluetooth connectivity, Fast-paced level challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable All 2 Player Levels | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 💻 Good for playing Minecraft without WiFi
- 👍 Awesome levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🕰️ Slow to load
- 🔍 Hard to find players
- 🤖 Outdated and not optimized for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer button has a white square that prevents interaction
- Crashes when trying to connect to other players
- Levels are impossible to complete

**Requested features**

- Update the game to fix bugs and improve compatibility
- Add more multiplayer options and make it easier to find opponents


### FishPond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishpond/id420402347)

Create and manage a virtual fish pond. Tap to feed your fish and observe their growth. Enjoy a relaxing simulation experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual fish pond, Feed fish by tapping, Watch fish grow, Relaxing simulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Ball 2P free?

Red Ball 2P is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FishPond free?

FishPond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Red Ball 2P or FishPond?

FishPond is rated higher. Red Ball 2P averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while FishPond averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Red Ball 2P or FishPond have ads?

Neither Red Ball 2P nor FishPond shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Ball 2P or FishPond?

Red Ball 2P ships an update every 3 weeks, and FishPond fortnightly. Most recently, Red Ball 2P was updated on November 6, 2026 and FishPond on November 6, 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.*