# Physics Ball Simulator Lite vs Gravity Rider

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Physics Ball Simulator Lite at none against Gravity Rider's 11. Physics Ball Simulator Lite also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Gravity Rider's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gravity Rider sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Physics Ball Simulator Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Physics Ball Simulator Lite against 4.7 for Gravity Rider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gravity Rider has 2.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Physics Ball Simulator Lite's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gravity Rider's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Ball Simulator Lite | Gravity Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-ball-simulator-lite/id556563350/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-rider/id1279780896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netviking AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/425652251) | [Vivid Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298284656) |

## What reviewers say

### Physics Ball Simulator Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-ball-simulator-lite/id556563350)

A physics-based puzzle game where you strategically place objects to guide a ball to its goal. It's designed to enhance logical thinking and problem-solving skills through realistic simulations. This lite version offers 5 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Logical thinking training, Object placement puzzles, Real-time physics simulation, 5 challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gravity Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-rider/id1279780896)

Race through challenging space environments with advanced physics. Master your balance, avoid deadly traps, and compete against other riders to become the ultimate master rider across diverse planets.

**Highlights:** Advanced physics engine, Challenging space tracks, Balance and control mechanics, Deadly trap avoidance, Multiplayer racing challenges, Diverse planetary environments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP  Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prepare for Lift-off | $4.99 | one-time |
| The 1% Club Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deep Space Invader | $4.99 | one-time |
| High-Tech Trailblazer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Billionaire Orbital Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lone Galactic Pathfinder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Container of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Stuntman | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🏆 Great graphics
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of offline mode
- 🔍 Progression gated by upgrades
- 🔍 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Online matchmaking issues
- Progression data loss on reinstall
- Inconsistent controls and physics

**Requested features**

- Offline single-player mode
- More customization options
- Ability to race against friends
- Reduce grind for upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Ball Simulator Lite free?

Physics Ball Simulator Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gravity Rider free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Physics Ball Simulator Lite or Gravity Rider?

Physics Ball Simulator Lite is rated higher. Physics Ball Simulator Lite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Gravity Rider averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Physics Ball Simulator Lite or Gravity Rider have ads?

Both Physics Ball Simulator Lite and Gravity Rider show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Physics Ball Simulator Lite or Gravity Rider?

Physics Ball Simulator Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Gravity Rider every 3 months. Most recently, Physics Ball Simulator Lite was updated on August 30, 2026 and Gravity Rider on September 23, 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.*