# Flip Ball vs Mobile Run

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Run at 4.5 against Flip Ball's 4.0. Mobile Run also leads on ratings volume (869 vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Flip Ball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flip Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mobile Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Run has 869 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Flip Ball's written reviews are positive against 75% of Mobile Run's.

Flip Ball ships an update every 4 months, Mobile Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Ball | Mobile Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-ball/id420082292/reviews) | **[4.5 (869 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **869** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-ball/id420082292)

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.

**Highlights:** Spring-based ball launching, Coin collection challenges, Realistic ball physics, Paper and 3DCG stages, Simple touch controls, Avoid falling into holes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mobile Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899)

Collect virtual apps and harness their unique powers to overcome challenges. Strategize your app collection to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Collect virtual apps, Utilize app powers, Strategic gameplay, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 💎 Variety of apps/abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost feature staying active
- Ability to bypass levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve app selection and balancing
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Ball free?

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

### Is Mobile Run free?

Mobile Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flip Ball or Mobile Run?

Mobile Run is rated higher. Flip Ball averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Mobile Run averages 4.5 from 869 ratings.

### Do Flip Ball or Mobile Run have ads?

Both Flip Ball and Mobile Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Ball or Mobile Run?

Flip Ball ships an update every 4 months, and Mobile Run every 2 months. Most recently, Flip Ball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mobile Run on November 7, 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.*