# Factory Balls vs Board Game Turn Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Factory Balls at 92% against Board Game Turn Timer's 0%. Factory Balls also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 31 months). Board Game Turn Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($0.99 vs $2.49). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Factory Balls costs $2.49 and Board Game Turn Timer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Board Game Turn Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Factory Balls has 126 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Factory Balls's written reviews are positive against 0% of Board Game Turn Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, Board Game Turn Timer every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Balls | Board Game Turn Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-turn-timer/id1554687247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | #190 |
| Size | 35 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Daniel Meleney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065676116) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Balls

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

**Currently charting:** #111 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.)


### Board Game Turn Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-turn-timer/id1554687247)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Family, #192 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This app helps manage game sessions by timing individual turns and the overall game duration. It allows for custom time limits and player names, with the option to save settings for future use.

**Highlights:** Turn timer, Total game timer, Supports 1-8 players, Customizable time limits, Player name input, Save default settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Balls free?

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

### Is Board Game Turn Timer free?

Board Game Turn Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Factory Balls or Board Game Turn Timer?

Board Game Turn Timer is rated higher. Factory Balls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Board Game Turn Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Factory Balls or Board Game Turn Timer have ads?

Neither Factory Balls nor Board Game Turn Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Balls or Board Game Turn Timer?

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, and Board Game Turn Timer every 31 months. Most recently, Factory Balls was updated on September 25, 2026 and Board Game Turn Timer on August 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Factory Balls or Board Game Turn Timer?

Factory Balls currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and Board Game Turn Timer at #190. 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.*