Flip Ball vs ExciteCatcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flip Ball
Compete to collect coins in this retro arcade action game by pulling a spring to launch a ball. Navigate challenging stages, avoid falling into holes, and master realistic ball physics. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with simple touch controls.
- Spring-based ball launching
- Coin collection challenges
- Realistic ball physics
- Paper and 3DCG stages
- Simple touch controls
- Avoid falling into holes
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This game is the 7th iPhone game for the Web Game Site "DAN-BALL". Easy operation only of pulling a spring. Action game that competes without falling into a hole how many coins taken. Cute cat stage made of paper, realistic pre-rendering 3DCG stage, please get a coin. Operating with realistic ball physics of motion. [ How to play ] touch -> drag -> release The spring force to play ball, drag depends on the distance. [ Game Tips ] Do not drop the ball in the hole. And please collect coins. Arrive at the ball to the goal, restart from the top of the same course. Compete for the number of coins collected. Please Enjoy it!
ExciteCatcher
Enjoy a skill-based Japanese claw game simulation on your iPhone. Plan your moves with item previews and compete globally in challenge modes. Rewards are based solely on your dexterity.
- Japanese-style claw game simulation
- Skill-based gameplay
- Arm Assist Ring for precise control
- Background item previews
- Game Center support
- Challenge Mode with global leaderboards
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Experience a Japanese-style claw game right on your iPhone! Enjoy the arcade-style feel of a real claw machine. Unlike rigged machines, this game has no hidden probability settings — every machine is purely skill-based. Your in-game rewards depend entirely on your own ability. New Feature 1: Arm Assist Ring Move the arm to your target spot with smooth, well-timed control. New Feature 2: Background Item Preview The full list of obtainable items is always displayed behind the machine, so you can plan your next move at a glance. Game Center Support: Each stage features a Challenge Mode where you compete to grab a set number of items in as few attempts as possible. Test your skills against players around the world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flip Ball at 67% against ExciteCatcher's 20%. Flip Ball also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ExciteCatcher's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flip Ball | ExciteCatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 234 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAN-BALL | AppSeijin |
Customer experience
Flip Ball
ExciteCatcher
In-app purchases
Flip Ball
No in-app purchases
ExciteCatcher
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Flip Ball or ExciteCatcher have ads?
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