# Knockball vs Minefield 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knockball at 91% against Minefield 3D's 0%. Knockball also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (45 vs 1). Minefield 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knockball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minefield 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knockball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knockball has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Knockball's written reviews are positive against 0% of Minefield 3D's.

Knockball ships an update every 2 months, Minefield 3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knockball | Minefield 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knockball/id499840735/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minefield-3d/id1543603234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LGT SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/441497454) | [Marco Andreotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514019597) |

## What reviewers say

### Knockball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knockball/id499840735)

A puzzle game where you knock balls off a board while protecting a golden ball. It offers a strategic challenge with rewarding smart play and satisfying chaotic moments. Enjoy handcrafted levels or compete against an AI.

**Highlights:** Knock balls off the board, Protect the golden ball, 160 handcrafted levels, Play against AI opponent, Realistic physics and sounds, Universal app for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Simple, intuitive controls and mechanics
- 🎮 Excellent realistic physics engine
- ⏱️ Quick games perfect for short breaks
- 🎯 Good difficulty progression and challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes at level 116 (persistent bug)
- 💸 Paywall blocking progression after free levels
- ❌ Broken support link for bug reporting
- 📱 Poor optimization for smaller screens (iPhone/iPod)
- 🔧 Occasional freezing and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing level 115, preventing access to level 116
- App freezes during gameplay requiring restart
- Ball positioning too close to screen edge prevents power shots on first level
- Broken app support link
- Forced repurchase prompts for existing customers

**Requested features**

- Additional levels beyond 140
- Spin control for the ball (like pool/snooker)
- Multiplayer and online play modes
- Facebook integration for social features
- Custom level creation tools


### Minefield 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minefield-3d/id1543603234)

A classic minefield puzzle game reimagined in 3D. The objective is to clear all the boxes on the cube to complete the challenge.

**Highlights:** 3D minefield gameplay, Cube-based puzzles, Objective-based challenges, Classic puzzle revisited

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knockball free?

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

### Is Minefield 3D free?

Minefield 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Knockball or Minefield 3D?

Knockball is rated higher. Knockball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Minefield 3D averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Knockball or Minefield 3D have ads?

Neither Knockball nor Minefield 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knockball or Minefield 3D?

Knockball ships an update every 2 months, and Minefield 3D every 5 months. Most recently, Knockball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Minefield 3D on November 3, 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.*