Factory Balls vs Hidden Folks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Factory Balls
A logic puzzle game where you craft custom balls to match target designs. Use various tools to apply paint, create patterns, and achieve the desired look without an instruction manual. Enjoy a relaxing mental workout with over 200 original levels.
- Custom ball crafting
- Logic puzzle gameplay
- Tool-based customization
- Target design matching
- 200+ original levels
- No time limits or penalties
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You might think that working on the assembly line is tedious work, but not if you're manufacturing Factory Balls! Your job in this logic puzzle game is to custom craft each ball. You've got all the tools you need to fulfill each order... except the instruction manual. In each level, you'll see the target design of your ball on the shipping box. Starting from a plain white ball, get to work by clicking the tools you want to use and try to manufacture the correct ball. For example, the target ball might be orange with white eyes and black pupils, which means you need to use different spectacles to block the paint and create the different patterns. Need to make a beak? Maybe you have to pull a few times with a pair of pliers. There is no time limit or punishment for making incorrect moves, so you can try several different configurations to reach your goal. If you enjoy a cerebral challenge and are keen for a mental workout, you will enjoy Factory Balls and the 200 original levels! This is the official Factory Balls game by Bart Bonte/bontegames.
Hidden Folks
Explore charming, hand-drawn worlds to find hidden characters. Interact with the environment by opening doors, cutting bushes, and more to reveal them. Unlock new areas as you discover enough targets.
- Hand-drawn interactive landscapes
- Hundreds of targets to find
- Unique environmental interactions
- Multiple color modes
- iMessage stickers
- Community-translated languages
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Game of the Year (2017) on the App Store! Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!! A strip of targets shows you what to look for. Tap a target for a hint, and find enough to unlock the next area. ------/ Game Features /------ - 32 hand-drawn areas - 300+ targets to find - 2000+ mouth-originated sound effects - 500+ unique interactions - 3 color modes: normal, sepia, and night mode - 100+ iMessage stickers - iCloud synchronisation - 22 languages (translated by the community) ------/ Need help? /------ You can always email game designer Adriaan de Jongh: support@hiddenfolks.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Folks at every 2 months against Factory Balls's every 10 months. Hidden Folks also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 127) and device support (5 vs 3). Factory Balls's advantage is price ($2.49 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Factory Balls costs $2.49 and Hidden Folks $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Factory Balls against 4.9 for Hidden Folks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Folks has 13K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Factory Balls's written reviews are positive against 93% of Hidden Folks's.
Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, Hidden Folks every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Factory Balls | Hidden Folks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.49 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (127 ratings) | 4.9 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | 93.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 127 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #124 | #38 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 247 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart BONTE | Hidden Folks B.V. |
Customer experience
Factory Balls
Hidden Folks
User reviews
Factory Balls
From 127 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Unique and challenging puzzle game
- 🤩 Nostalgic and engaging
- 💡 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Short game length, not enough levels
- 🔁 Lack of save/continue feature
Hidden Folks
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Charming, quirky art style
- 👍 Engaging, interactive gameplay
- 👍 Clever, humorous sound effects
- 👍 Relaxing, no-pressure experience
- 👍 Highly detailed, layered scenes
Room to improve
- 🔍 Some objects too small/hard to find
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be inconsistent
- 🔍 Lack of ability to zoom out on larger maps
- 💰 Paid updates/expansions required
Bugs and requests
Factory Balls
Reported bugs
3 issues- Slow load times and unnecessary animations
- Issues with color blindness
- Progress not saving properly
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Save/continue feature
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Customization options (new tools, shapes, etc.)
Hidden Folks
Reported bugs
2 issues- Conveyor belt issue on factory level
- Certain hidden objects not appearing
Requested features
4 requests- More levels/content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Customizable hint system
- Randomized/procedurally generated levels
In-app purchases
Factory Balls
No in-app purchases
Hidden Folks
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Factory Balls free?
Is Hidden Folks free?
Which has better reviews, Factory Balls or Hidden Folks?
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