Comparison

Squell vs Ballpins

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

Head to head
About

Squell

A casual spelling game combining vocabulary challenges with spatial reasoning. Rearrange letter grids to form words, with move count impacting score. Enjoy offline play and save progress to return anytime.

Highlights
  • Spatial reasoning word puzzles
  • Move-based scoring system
  • Save progress and resume anytime
  • Offline gameplay
  • Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • Simple, clean design
Features
Currently charting
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Squell is a casual spelling game that challenges your vocabulary and your spatial reasoning. Imagine Boggle got a little too friendly with a Rubik's cube and you've got Squell. Rearrange a grid of letters to spell words. How many moves you make matters, but get good and keep the game going to rack up tons of points. Squell games are controlled by how many moves you make, so you play it at your own pace. It's a great game to put down and come back to later, since all progress is saved on your device as you play and you can always review the words you've already spelled. It works offline, so it's great on a plane, a train, or in that waiting room with no cell service. Squell is simple to play, but with plenty of strategies to uncover and master, you'll come back to it again and again!

About

Ballpins

Experience a Zen-inspired Plinko game that blends relaxing visuals with thrilling unpredictability. Watch balls cascade, activate power-ups, and build your score in this tranquil yet captivating experience.

Highlights
  • Zen Mode with soothing visuals and sounds
  • Roguelike elements for strategic choices
  • Offline play for anytime, anywhere access
  • Relaxing atmosphere to unwind
  • Lucky Day for thrilling chance-based gameplay
Features
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Welcome to Ballpins, the ultimate Zen-inspired Plinko game that promises a relaxing yet thrilling experience for all gamers. Immerse yourself in a world where each drop is a step towards serenity, blending the unpredictability of a roguelike game with the tranquility of a Zen garden. Ballpins is your perfect companion for a peaceful evening. With its simple yet captivating mechanics, you can watch the balls cascade down, bouncing off pins and activating power-ups, all while building an impressive score multiplier. Key Features: - Zen Mode: Enter a state of calm as you watch the balls glide smoothly across the screen, accompanied by soothing sounds and visuals. - Roguelike Elements: Set your path by choices and strategy. - Offline Accessibility: Play anytime, anywhere, without the need for an internet connection. Perfect for those moments when you need a break from the world. - Relaxing Atmosphere: Designed to help you unwind, the game's aesthetics and soundscapes offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. - Lucky Day: Feel the thrill of chance as you aim for the perfect drop, with each game offering the potential for a new high score or a rare power-up. Join the ranks of satisfied players who have found their Zen in the chaotic beauty of Ballpins. It's not just a game; it's a journey to tranquility.

Screenshots

Squell4 screens
Ballpins4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squell at 100% against Ballpins's 0%. Squell also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 2) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). Ballpins's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Ballpins is free to download; Squell costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballpins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squell has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Squell's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ballpins's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squell ships an update every 8 days, Ballpins every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Squell versus Ballpins: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquellBallpins
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (26 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCompassionate Robot Studios LLCShahar Galukman

Customer experience

Squell

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ballpins

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Squell

No in-app purchases

None

Ballpins

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squell free?
Squell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ballpins free?
Ballpins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Squell or Ballpins?
Ballpins is rated higher. Squell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Ballpins averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Squell or Ballpins have ads?
Neither Squell nor Ballpins shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squell or Ballpins?
Squell ships an update every 8 days, and Ballpins every 2 days. Most recently, Squell was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ballpins on October 30, 2026.

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