Manic Marble 4 vs Ball Action
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manic Marble 4
Navigate challenging 3D mazes by tilting your device, dodging obstacles, and hitting goal times to unlock new levels. Utilize a speed boost with caution or switch to touch controls for a different experience. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards.
- Intense 3D graphics and physics
- Accelerometer-based control
- Optional touch-based control
- GameCenter leaderboard support
- Cross-device compatibility (iPhone/iPad)
- Turbo boost for speed
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Manic Marble is back with more 3D insanity! Dodge moving obstacles and fly over jumps by tilting and turning your device. Finish the current level in under the goal time to unlock the next one. Need a boost of speed? Hit the "Turbo" button! Be careful - it might send you right off the maze. Features: - Intense 3D graphics and physics (60 frames per second!) - Intuitive accelerometer-based control system - Optional touch-based control - Compete for a Top 10 score with GameCenter leaderboard support - Same app runs on your iPhone and iPad Tips: - Practice controlling your marble on the introductory level. Choose the "calibrate" option to optimize the controls for how you prefer to hold your device. If you don't like the accelerometer control - try switching to touch-based control. - Don't expect to make goal time for a level the first try. Making goal time takes practice and requires completing the level with relatively few mistakes. - If you need to slow down quickly - tilt your device straight back towards you. It's easier to brake when you're not trying to turn. - Use Turbo to get the best possible level time - or make up time lost by falling. Using Turbo is optional - all levels can be beat without using it. Manic Marble 4 has been recoded from scratch using the "Oolong" open source 3D engine. Real Support Got questions? Problems? Just email support@nothinglabs.com.
Ball Action
Control a rolling ball to knock opponents off an arena. Avoid falling off yourself while strategically hitting enemies of varying sizes and speeds. Unlock new cosmetic skins as you progress.
- Intuitive swipe controls
- Smooth 3D graphics
- Realistic physics simulation
- Unlockable cosmetic skins
- Strategic ball combat
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Roll around and knock other balls off! Make sure not to fall off yourself... Can you do it? Simply swipe the screen to roll in all directions. Some enemy balls are small and fast, some are large but slow. Hit balls at the right moment and they fly off the stage! Features: - Easy intuitive controls - Smooth 3D graphics - Feel-good physics - Many skins to unlock Roll on and let the fight begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manic Marble 4 at 85% against Ball Action's 39%. Manic Marble 4 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Ball Action's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 323) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price and device support 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. Ball Action sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Manic Marble 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ball Action holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Action has 38K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Manic Marble 4's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ball Action's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Manic Marble 4 ships an update fortnightly, Ball Action monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manic Marble 4 | Ball Action |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (323 ratings) | 4.6 (38K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better | 38.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 323 | 38K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 237 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Rich Olson | ponos corporation |
Customer experience
Manic Marble 4
Ball Action
User reviews
Manic Marble 4
From 323 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Awesome set of games
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Reminds me of old favorites
- 🚀 Smooth performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Issues with controls/responsiveness
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Paid levels are too expensive
Ball Action
From 38K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying ball-knocking mechanics
- 💡 Interesting enemy AI types
Room to improve
- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay levels
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔒 Lack of progression and content
Bugs and requests
Manic Marble 4
Reported bugs
2 issues- Level 4 is unfair and rigged
- Crashes and compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for MFi controllers
- Disable gyro controls for certain use cases
- More levels and content
- Redesign interface and visuals
Ball Action
Reported bugs
2 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Online multiplayer mode
- More diverse level environments
- Reduced ad frequency
- Unlockable themes and customization
In-app purchases
Manic Marble 4
No in-app purchases
Ball Action
- No Ads$2.99
Questions
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