# Lollipops vs Unblock Ball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lollipops at none against Unblock Ball's 10. Lollipops also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 59) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Unblock Ball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unblock Ball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lollipops asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lollipops against 4.5 for Unblock Ball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lollipops has 3.9K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Lollipops's written reviews are positive against 85% of Unblock Ball's.

Lollipops ships an update every 2 months, Unblock Ball every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lollipops | Unblock Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lollipops/id473689561/reviews)** | [4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblock-ball/id950446475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 85.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balloon Island Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/630026063) | [iGold Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/309577567) |

## What reviewers say

### Lollipops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lollipops/id473689561)

Match three or more colorful lollipops by sliding and nudging them to clear them from the candy machine. This addictive puzzle game offers multiple modes for endless fun and challenges.

**Highlights:** Match three or more lollipops, Slide and nudge mechanics, Classic, Zen, and Insane modes, Four sets of lollipops, Game Center score comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Relaxing and challenging
- 🍭 Enjoyable candy theme
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🕰️ Good time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Locked features behind reviews
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💤 Boring at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarts from level 1 after crashes
- Ads cover up gameplay elements
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to retry failed levels
- Retain progress and high scores
- Customize candy colors


### Unblock Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblock-ball/id950446475)

Solve challenging puzzles by strategically moving blocks to guide colored balls into their matching holes. This addictive game offers multiple modes and hundreds of levels, providing a fun mental workout. Enjoy realistic physics and animations as you aim for high scores and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Move blocks to create paths, Pocket colored balls into matching holes, Multiple game modes, Hundreds of challenging puzzles, Realistic physics and animations, Star-rated levels with skill-based scoring, Unlockable game packs and levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 20 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multi Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Red & Blue Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Magic Wall | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Splitting Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Super Block | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lollipops free?

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

### Is Unblock Ball free?

Unblock Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lollipops or Unblock Ball?

Lollipops is rated higher. Lollipops averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Unblock Ball averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do Lollipops or Unblock Ball have ads?

Lollipops shows ads; Unblock Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lollipops or Unblock Ball?

Lollipops ships an update every 2 months, and Unblock Ball every 4 months. Most recently, Lollipops was updated on October 20, 2026 and Unblock Ball on October 20, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*