Comparison

JezzBall Classic Lite vs Ski Tree

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

Head to head
About

JezzBall Classic Lite

Recreate the classic arcade experience of containing bouncing atoms by building walls. This version offers an authentic retro feel with modern enhancements like improved frame rates and new game modes. Enjoy customizable graphics, sound, and challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Authentic original JezzBall experience
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Customizable graphics and sound effects
  • Automatic game saving
  • Local high score lists
  • 83 gameplay-altering mods
  • 100 challenging rooms
Features
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This is the 'lite' version of JezzBall Classic. If you like it please consider getting the full version. :) -- JezzBall Classic was created to be just like how the original JezzBall was 25 years ago! The graphics, the sound, the scoring, the physics, the tempo... they are all the same as they were in the original. Of course there are improvements as well; for example there's a much higher frame rate and fixed glitches. Plus a lot of bonus stuff, such as new game modes! Gameplay: In JezzBall there are a number of Jezz atoms that bounces around. Your task is to build walls that contain them in as small space as possible. When over 75% of the playarea is built upon the current level is completed and you move on to the next where another Jezz atom is added into play. Press down to place the origin of the wall, move to determine the orientation of the wall and release to actually start building it. The wall is constructed in two directions from the center, if a wall-half is hit by a Jezz atom before it has reached an already existing wall it is destroyed and you lose a life. Features: + The original JezzBall experience! Into the very last detail; if you came looking for the JezzBall you remember you will not be disappointed! + Four profiles (one reserved for guests) with their configurations stored separately. + 700 beautiful background images (real life photos). Go to the "Graphics" config screen to enable it. Will place a random image into the black walls each level. + 8 music tracks of classic MIDI tunes you'll probably remember! All recorded using SoundBlaster 16. You can set up to 24 music audio events if you want to. + 60 fully customizable SFX audio events - change which sample(s) to play or change individual volumes. A pool of 300 sounds are available from various old games. + Automatic saving of all games in progress. Stop and continue whenever you want to! + Local high score lists. In the Hall of Fame your name will last forever and on the three other lists you will see the daily, weekly and monthly high scores. + Level records. All your best statistics are saved on each and every level you complete. Profile records are comparable. + Smart and very customizable controls. If you have a touchscreen you can play using your fingers. + 83 mods that once activated changes how the game is played! Use none or pick one/several at the same time in any order. High scores and level records are stored separately for each combination. Some mods will just change the amount of time/lives you have while other will drastically change gameplay (allow you to use two wallbuilders at the same time for example). + 22 preset mod-combinations are provided in addition to the original JezzBall experience to give you variation. + 100 rooms that will stimulate your intellect as well as your ability to time your deployments! Can you solve them? + There are also missions available to inspire you to break your personal bests. Completing them all is an achievement! If you enjoyed similar games like Qix, Xonix, Barrack or KBounce you will love JezzBall Classic! It may not be near as well-known as the biggest arcade puzzle games but JezzBall stands its ground as one of the most addicting ones and I promise you will find JezzBall Classic both challenging and enjoyable. + Do you wish to try the game before you buy it? There is a lite version available! + The game is also available for PC on winterdust.com if you'd like to play with a mouse. Good luck containing those Jezz atoms!

About

Ski Tree

Experience a minimalist downhill skiing game with intuitive controls. Test your skills to see how far you can ski down the slopes. It's a simple yet elegant homage to classic skiing games.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Intuitive controls
  • Endless downhill skiing
  • High score tracking
  • Elegant gameplay
Features
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Ski Tree is an homage to the games that inspired me. A simplistic, intuitive, and elegant approach to a downhill skiing game. How far can you ski? Game designed & developed by Addison Rodomista.

Screenshots

JezzBall Classic Lite4 screens
Ski Tree3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ski Tree at 90% against JezzBall Classic Lite's 12%. Ski Tree also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). JezzBall Classic Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ski Tree holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of JezzBall Classic Lite's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ski Tree's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JezzBall Classic Lite ships an update every 3 months, Ski Tree fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JezzBall Classic Lite versus Ski Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJezzBall Classic LiteSki Tree
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (19 ratings)4.8 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.9% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1951 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus BjuhrAddison Rodomista

Customer experience

JezzBall Classic Lite

All ratings19 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative79.1%

Ski Tree

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

JezzBall Classic Lite

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App opens to a blank/white/black screen
  • Game won't load or start
  • Instructions cannot be dismissed
  • Controls are buggy and inaccurate
  • Game crashes or is unplayable due to glitches
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  • Not compatible with newer iOS versions (e.g., iOS 8)

Requested features

7 requests
  • Fix the app to work on newer iOS versions
  • Allow screen rotation to landscape mode
  • Increase the game view size
  • Improve control intuitiveness (e.g., double-tap instead of swipe)
  • Add sound to the game
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  • Make the full version more affordable
  • Update the app to be compatible with current devices

Ski Tree

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JezzBall Classic Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Ski Tree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JezzBall Classic Lite free?
JezzBall Classic Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ski Tree free?
Ski Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JezzBall Classic Lite or Ski Tree?
Ski Tree is rated higher. JezzBall Classic Lite averages 2.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Ski Tree averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.
Do JezzBall Classic Lite or Ski Tree have ads?
Neither JezzBall Classic Lite nor Ski Tree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JezzBall Classic Lite or Ski Tree?
JezzBall Classic Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Ski Tree fortnightly. Most recently, JezzBall Classic Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ski Tree on November 7, 2026.

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