Comparison

Fish Balls vs Baboon

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

Head to head
About

Fish Balls

An addictive, physics-based arcade game set in a vibrant underwater world. It combines billiards-style mechanics with bubble-popping action for a fun and challenging brick-breaker experience. Aim, shoot, and ricochet your way through levels to achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • Billiards-style physics
  • Casual bubble popping
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Quick or long sessions
  • Underwater theme
  • Score challenges
Features
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Dive into Fish Balls: The Ultimate Underwater Brick Breaker Adventure! Get ready to break bricks in a whole new way with Fish Balls, an addictive, physics-based arcade game that puts a fresh spin on the classic brick-breaker genre! Set in a vibrant underwater world, Fish Balls combines billiards-style mechanics, fast-paced action, and colorful graphics to create a fun, challenging experience for players of all ages. Game Features: * Unique Billiards-Style Physics: Aim, shoot, and ricochet your way through each level with unpredictable and thrilling gameplay. * Casual Bubble Popping:: Stunning, colorful visuals bring the ocean to life, complete with fish, bubbles, and vivid underwater scenes. * Casual & Addictive: Easy to pick up, hard to put down! Simple controls with deep strategic elements keep you coming back for more. * Perfect for Quick Plays or Long Sessions: Whether you’ve got a few minutes or a few hours, Fish Balls is designed to entertain. How to Play: 1. Aim carefully and shoot your ball. 2. Pop as many Fish Balls as possible before they bounce back. 3. Avoid ricochets that could cost you the game! 4. Climb the leaderboards with daily and monthly score challenges. What Makes Fish Balls Special: Physics-based Fun: The billiards-inspired mechanics offer a refreshing twist on brick breaker gameplay. Engaging & Competitive: Will you have the top score of the day? Can you pop more bubbles than anyone else? Stunning Graphics: Dive into a bright, underwater world full of animated fish and vivid landscapes. Player Reviews: "Surprisingly challenging and incredibly fun. I can’t stop playing!" "The combination of physics and strategy makes this game perfect for short or long gaming sessions!" "The vibrant graphics and underwater theme are so relaxing—totally worth the download!" Challenge yourself, aim for a new high score, and pop as many Fish Balls as you can! With addictive gameplay and a unique twist on classic mechanics, Fish Balls is the perfect game for both casual players and hardcore arcade fans. Download Fish Balls today and dive into the most exciting underwater brick breaker on the App Store!

About

Baboon

Protect jungle animals from poachers using a bow and arrow in this action-packed game. Explore diverse habitats and use various power-ups to outsmart enemies. Experience thrilling wildlife encounters with stunning graphics and casual gameplay.

Highlights
  • Bow and arrow combat
  • Protect diverse wildlife
  • 30 stunning habitats
  • Power-up items
  • Dynamic wildlife stampedes
  • Stellar graphics
Features
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Defend wildlife in magical jungle game! Baboon must protect his jungle mates from pesky poachers - armed only with a bow-and-arrow! From rhinos, elephants, giraffes and gorillas in the dense jungle to polar bears and pandas in the frigid Arctic, unleash your inner Tarzan and experience thrilling rushes of wildlife on 30 stunning habitats. Motorcycles, helicopters, cannonballs and jump-stilts are among the poacher’s sneaky attempts to dodge arrows. Dynamic wildlife stampedes, stellar graphics and casual gameplay create a magical gaming experience! Wildlife graphics, illustrations and animations were crafted from scratch by a top game artist. Baboon is independently-created with no outside investors or publisher. Defend your jungle mates today! Follow us! Website: https://www.baboongame.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baboongame/

Screenshots

Fish Balls4 screens
Baboon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Baboon at 5.0 against Fish Balls's 4.2. Fish Balls's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (27 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Baboon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Fish Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Baboon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fish Balls has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fish Balls ships an update every 3 months, Baboon every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fish Balls versus Baboon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFish BallsBaboon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (27 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB78 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJack-Jack Studios, LLCProject Noah Publishers LLC

Customer experience

Fish Balls

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Baboon

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fish Balls

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Baboon

One-time5
  • Unlock Red Panda$1.99
  • Unlock Polar Bear$3.99
  • Unlock Tiger$5.99
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  • Unlock Gorilla$7.99
  • Unlock Giant Panda$9.99

Questions

Is Fish Balls free?
Fish Balls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Baboon free?
Baboon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fish Balls or Baboon?
Baboon is rated higher. Fish Balls averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Baboon averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Fish Balls or Baboon have ads?
Both Fish Balls and Baboon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fish Balls or Baboon?
Fish Balls ships an update every 3 months, and Baboon every 5 months. Most recently, Fish Balls was updated on October 9, 2026 and Baboon on September 29, 2026.

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