Comparison

Ollie’s Arcade vs Tricky Ball

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

Head to head
About

Ollie’s Arcade

Experience classic arcade and handheld gaming on your phone with a collection of retro-styled mini-games. Enjoy challenging yet simple gameplay with no ads, coins, or subscriptions required. Accessible for all, including those with color-blindness, and supports game controllers and keyboards.

Highlights
  • Retro-styled mini-games
  • Ad-free experience
  • No in-app purchases or subscriptions
  • Accessible design for color-blindness
  • Game controller and keyboard support
  • Handheld electronic game simulation
Features
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A fun collection of retro-styled mini games that are both challenging and simple to play. Relive fond memories of your favorite classic arcade or electronic handheld games! ⁕ 100% Free Thanks to generous Kickstarter backers, Ollie's Arcade is entirely free to play! ⁕ Handheld Retro Gaming Put the sights and sounds of electronic gaming in the palm of your hand. Turns your device into a perfectly pixelated way to pass the time and have some fun. ⁕ No Ads, No Coins, No Subs There are no ads to watch, no coins to buy, and no subscriptions to renew. Crash that lunar lander all you want, we'll build more! ⁕ Fun AND Accessible Ollie's mini games are easy to learn and designed to be accessible for all, even those with color-blindness. ⁕ Game Controller and Keyboard Support Sometimes you just gotta go old school! Each of Ollie's mini games offer full support for playing with your favorite game controller or keyboard. IGRS Rating: 3+

About

Tricky Ball

Features
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Master the Art of the Trick Shot! Welcome to Tricky Ball, the most satisfying physics-based puzzle game on mobile. Developed by Soar Games, this experience is designed to test your precision, timing, and creativity. Can you land the ball in the cup? It sounds simple, but every level introduces new obstacles, moving platforms, and gravity-defying challenges that will keep you guessing. WHY YOU'LL LOVE TRICKY BALL: - Satisfying Physics: Feel the weight and bounce of every shot with our realistic physics engine. - Hundreds of Levels: From "Warm-up" to "Insane," progress through a massive variety of hand-crafted stages. - Clean & Vibrant Visuals: Enjoy a minimalist, high-contrast art style that makes every win feel like a celebration. - Easy to Play, Hard to Master: Simple one-touch controls mean anyone can jump in, but only the best will clear every level with a perfect score. - Play Anywhere: No internet? No problem. Tricky Ball is fully playable offline. HOW TO PLAY: 1. Aim your shot using the intuitive drag-and-release mechanics. 2. Predict the bounce and avoid the obstacles. 3. Land the green ball into the red cup to clear the stage and trigger the confetti! Whether you're looking for a quick mental break or a deep challenge to master, Tricky Ball delivers a polished, addictive experience that's hard to put down. Download now and start your trick shot journey!

Screenshots

Ollie’s Arcade4 screens
Tricky Ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tricky Ball at none against Ollie’s Arcade's 2. Ollie’s Arcade's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ollie’s Arcade sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tricky Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ollie’s Arcade versus Tricky Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOllie’s ArcadeTricky Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryUmar Zaid

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ollie’s Arcade

One-time2
  • Tranquility Touchdown$1.99
  • Snake$1.99
None

Tricky Ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ollie’s Arcade free?
Ollie’s Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tricky Ball free?
Tricky Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ollie’s Arcade or Tricky Ball have ads?
Tricky Ball shows ads; Ollie’s Arcade does not.

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