Comparison

Marble balls vs Pinball Architect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marble balls

Features
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Bring back the memories with friends when playing marble balls together. Marble balls is a multiplayer competitive game. play with friends and other people all around the world to win and collect new marbles. show off your marble balls skins and enjoy short and fun matches with other players in a stunning 3D environment from your mobile device

About

Pinball Architect

Design and play custom pinball tables in a vibrant community. Build your dream machine with intuitive tools and realistic physics, or explore endless unique tables created by others. Enjoy offline play and a variety of themes.

Highlights
  • Play endless community-made tables
  • DIY editor for custom machine design
  • Realistic custom physics simulation
  • Instant access to a library of designs
  • Deep and easy-to-learn creation tools
  • Offline play and design
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Experience the ultimate pinball playground! Pinball Architect: Play and Build is more than just a simulator, it’s a growing community where you can play endless unique tables or become a designer yourself. Whether you're here for high-score arcade action or to draft your own gravity-defying masterpiece, there’s always something new to explore. PLAY ENDLESS TABLES Jump into action with community-made boards. From classic retro layouts to experimental designs, master the flippers and compete for the top score on a wide variety of unique themes like Neon or Crayon. BECOME THE ARCHITECT Use the DIY editor to build the pinball machine of your dreams. Place bumpers, flippers, ramps, and targets with a simple tap. Recreate your favorite designs or invent something entirely new. CUSTOM PHYSICS SIMULATION Experience high-fidelity ball physics that feel authentic. Take your designs to the next level by tweaking gravity, friction, and bounciness to create a truly one-of-a-kind gameplay experience. KEY FEATURES: Instant Play: Access a library of community designs right from the start. Deep Editor Tools: A robust creation suite that’s easy to learn. Multiple Themes: Customize the visual style of your board instantly. Realistic Physics: A high-performance engine designed for smooth arcade gameplay. Completely Offline: Play and design wherever you are, no internet required. Are you ready to build or play? Download Pinball Architect today!

Screenshots

Marble balls4 screens
Pinball Architect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinball Architect at none against Marble balls's 4. Marble balls's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Marble balls sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pinball Architect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble balls ships an update every 5 weeks, Pinball Architect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Marble balls versus Pinball Architect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble ballsPinball Architect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvory - storeTarik Rahmatallah

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Marble balls

One-time4
  • one marble$0.99
  • five marble$1.99
  • ten marbles$2.99
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  • package$2.99
None

Pinball Architect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marble balls free?
Marble balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinball Architect free?
Pinball Architect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marble balls or Pinball Architect have ads?
Neither Marble balls nor Pinball Architect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marble balls or Pinball Architect?
Marble balls ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pinball Architect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marble balls was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pinball Architect on October 31, 2026.

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