# Match Gun 3D vs Shoot Balls Run

The clearest difference is rating: Match Gun 3D at 4.7 against Shoot Balls Run's 2.8. Match Gun 3D also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). Shoot Balls Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Gun 3D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Shoot Balls Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Match Gun 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Gun 3D has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Match Gun 3D's written reviews are positive against 12% of Shoot Balls Run's.

Match Gun 3D ships an update every 4 days, Shoot Balls Run every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Gun 3D | Shoot Balls Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-gun-3d/id6449533593/reviews)** | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-balls-run/id6467386255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 339 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Gun 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-gun-3d/id6449533593)

Engage in a simple yet challenging clicker game where matching items leads to shooting. Perfect for quick bursts of fun during short breaks, this game offers a surprisingly difficult experience.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Match items, Shoot targets, Quick play sessions, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special HandGun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special ShotGun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special AutoRifle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Sniper | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Bazooka | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Product | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Completed game quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Guns not random
- 🐛 Timer issues
- 🔋 Game performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets after level
- Stuttering and performance problems
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More randomness in gun selection
- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive


### Shoot Balls Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-balls-run/id6467386255)

Experience the thrill of a 3-point shooting game where you run towards the finish line. Navigate through gates to shoot multiple balls simultaneously and speed up to fill your progress bar for a higher score.

**Highlights:** 3-point shooting gameplay, Endless runner mechanics, Triple gates for multi-ball shots, Speed boost for progress bar, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Money + 5 Skip It | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Skip It | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Money | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2.000 Money + 25 Skip It | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Shooter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle (No Ads) | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 💰 Overpriced in-app purchases
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 📉 Slow progression
- 💸 Poor in-game economy

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Lost in-app purchases
- 🐛 Account wiped after update
- 🐛 Game crashes
- 🐛 Upgrades not working
- 🐛 Freezes when not buying upgrades

**Requested features**

- Fix in-app purchase issues
- Improve in-game economy
- Balance upgrade costs
- Make progression easier


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Gun 3D free?

Match Gun 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shoot Balls Run free?

Shoot Balls Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match Gun 3D or Shoot Balls Run?

Match Gun 3D is rated higher. Match Gun 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Shoot Balls Run averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Match Gun 3D or Shoot Balls Run have ads?

Match Gun 3D shows ads; Shoot Balls Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match Gun 3D or Shoot Balls Run?

Match Gun 3D ships an update every 4 days, and Shoot Balls Run every 11 days. Most recently, Match Gun 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shoot Balls Run on November 3, 2026.

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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.*