# Factory Balls vs Hidden Folks

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Balls | Hidden Folks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.49** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #125 | **#38** |
| Size | 35 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Hidden Folks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774541455) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Custom ball crafting, Logic puzzle gameplay, Tool-based customization, Target design matching, 200+ original levels, No time limits or penalties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and challenging puzzle game
- 🤩 Nostalgic and engaging
- 💡 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Short game length, not enough levels
- 🔁 Lack of save/continue feature

**Reported bugs**

- Slow load times and unnecessary animations
- Issues with color blindness
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/continue feature
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Customization options (new tools, shapes, etc.)


### Hidden Folks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-folks/id1133544923)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Family, #125 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn interactive landscapes, Hundreds of targets to find, Unique environmental interactions, Multiple color modes, iMessage stickers, Community-translated languages

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming, quirky art style
- 👍 Engaging, interactive gameplay
- 👍 Clever, humorous sound effects
- 👍 Relaxing, no-pressure experience
- 👍 Highly detailed, layered scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

- Conveyor belt issue on factory level
- Certain hidden objects not appearing

**Requested features**

- More levels/content updates
- Ability to save/resume progress
- Customizable hint system
- Randomized/procedurally generated levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Balls free?

Factory Balls costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Folks free?

Hidden Folks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Factory Balls or Hidden Folks?

Hidden Folks is rated higher. Factory Balls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Hidden Folks averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Factory Balls or Hidden Folks have ads?

Neither Factory Balls nor Hidden Folks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Balls or Hidden Folks?

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, and Hidden Folks every 2 months. Most recently, Factory Balls was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hidden Folks on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Factory Balls or Hidden Folks?

Factory Balls currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Hidden Folks at #38. 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.*