OddBalls vs Needle Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OddBalls
Guide unique balls through challenging physics-based puzzles by utilizing their special traits and power-ups. Explore a facility filled with obstacles, collect energy points, and uncover a secret storyline with multiple endings.
- Over 80 physics puzzles
- Three distinct balls with special traits
- Multiple power-ups
- Interactive obstacles
- Secret storyline with multiple endings
- Game Center Leaderboards
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Launch OddBalls from a cannon in this crazy physics puzzle game! Bounce off walls, float in fans, and bend around magnets to solve tricky puzzles using real physics. WHAT THE REVIEWS ARE SAYING: * "OddBalls was a very pleasant surprise and I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a new puzzle game" - Indie Statik * "The bottom line: If you like puzzle games, and you like playing with balls, buy Oddballs" - The Indie Developer One of the OddBalls bounces, one floats and the other is made of heavy metal. Combine these traits with special powerups to guide the OddBalls through challenging puzzle rooms. Collect energy points and progress through a facility full of obstacles. Uncover the secret storyline about the OddBalls and leave no OddBall behind! Features: - Over 80 clever physics puzzles - Colorful 3D graphics (supports retina display) - Three different OddBalls each with special traits - Multiple powerups - Moving platforms, fans, magnets, buttons and more - Game Center Leaderboards - A storyline with multiple endings and end game boss battles
Needle Control
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Have you ever thought about how fun it can be to be a giant pin that is untouchable but touchable by everyone? We thought and made this great game for you! The blue character has a place to reach, but the red characters are more than willing to beat him up. As the legendary needle, befriend the blue character on this road and help him reach his goal. Hope you have a lot of fun hitting the bad guys...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OddBalls at none against Needle Control's shown. OddBalls also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OddBalls ships an update every 38 months, Needle Control every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OddBalls | Needle Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 25 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Graham Davis | omer cetin |
In-app purchases
OddBalls
No in-app purchases
Needle Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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