# Time Surfer vs Red Ball 4

The clearest difference is price: Time Surfer at $0.99 against Red Ball 4's $4.99. Time Surfer also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Red Ball 4's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 701). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Time Surfer costs $0.99 and Red Ball 4 $4.99 up front. Time Surfer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Red Ball 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Time Surfer against 4.8 for Red Ball 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Ball 4 has 7.5K ratings behind it against 701, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Time Surfer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Red Ball 4's.

Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, Red Ball 4 every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Surfer | Red Ball 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (701 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775/reviews) | [4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 701 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#59** |
| Size | 39 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Casual, #148 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an intergalactic journey, surfing through space and diving into cosmic waves. Rewind time to correct errors and escape the universe's end. This game offers a unique experience for those who dream beyond the stars.

**Highlights:** Space surfing gameplay, Dive into cosmic waves, Rewind time to fix mistakes, Outrun the end of the universe, Intergalactic exploration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Layer Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Slice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whole Cake | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Cake | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cake Planet | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic music
- 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
- 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
- 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Missions not tracking properly
- Rewind feature not always working as expected
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Multiplayer functionality
- Additional characters and customization options


### Red Ball 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Casual, #127 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure to save the world from evil minions intent on making it square. Guide a bouncing ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience an all-new adventure with epic boss battles and exciting physics.

**Highlights:** 75 exciting levels, Epic boss battles, Tricky traps, Defeat monsters, Exciting physics, Cloud support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Challenging yet rewarding levels
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🎢 Engaging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Lack of new content updates
- 🔒 Achievements not working properly
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not unlocking
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress being lost
- Crashes on certain level transitions

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and worlds
- Implement difficulty settings
- Allow progress reset option
- Improve achievement system
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Surfer free?

Time Surfer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Red Ball 4 free?

Red Ball 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Time Surfer or Red Ball 4?

Time Surfer and Red Ball 4 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 701 and 7.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Time Surfer or Red Ball 4 have ads?

Neither Time Surfer nor Red Ball 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Surfer or Red Ball 4?

Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, and Red Ball 4 every 13 months. Most recently, Time Surfer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Red Ball 4 on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Time Surfer or Red Ball 4?

Time Surfer currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Red Ball 4 at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*