Ball Master vs Fish Realm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ball Master
Engage in a thrilling 2048-style ball run where you merge numbered balls to increase their value and aim for the highest score. Swipe to steer, collect matching balls, and avoid obstacles to progress through levels. Can you master the art of merging and achieve the ultimate 2560 ball?
- 2048-style ball merging
- Ball run gameplay
- Swipe to steer controls
- Number progression up to 2560
- Obstacle avoidance (thorns, falling off track)
- Level-based progression
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Ball Master 2048: Ball Run 3D is a ball run and 2048-style merge game where you merge same-number balls to grow your number and aim for 2560. Classic ball run 2048 feel with quick, satisfying merges. Swipe to steer, stay on the track, and merge with a ball of the same number. Each merge makes the ball bigger and changes color. Numbers start at 1 and combine up to 2560. Easy to start, tough to master. Can you make a rainbow-colored 2048 ball? How to play - Swipe to move. - Hit a ball with the same number to merge and increase. - Number order: 1-5-10-20-40-80-160-320-640-1280-2560. - If the ball falls off the rail, you restart from the beginning. - If you get stuck on thorns, your number decreases. - Reach the goal with the highest number to unlock the next level. Tips - Plan your line early to set up clean merges. - Protect high numbers by avoiding risky angles and thorns. - Aim for steady growth rather than rushed merges. Start your next ball race in Ball Master 2048: Ball Run 3D. Get it now and enjoy quick, skill-based runs you can play anytime. Note: 2248, 2468, and 2048 are representative numbers for merge games. Please share feedback if you would like these adjusted.
Fish Realm
Embark on an underwater adventure as a small fish, growing by consuming smaller creatures and avoiding larger predators. Navigate a vast ocean world, utilize helpful props, and strive to become the ultimate ruler of the sea.
- Control fish movement by sliding the screen
- Eat smaller fish to grow larger
- Avoid being eaten by larger fish
- Utilize in-game props for faster growth
- Explore a vast underwater world
- Compete to become the ocean hegemon
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The vast underwater world is filled with various forms of fish and marine creatures. Players take on the role of a small fish, constantly growing in the survival of the fittest underwater world, and eventually becoming the hegemon of the ocean Gameplay: 1. The game is easy to operate and use, sliding the screen to control the movement of small fish 2. Gradually increase volume by eating smaller fish than oneself, while avoiding being eaten by larger fish 3. There are various props in the game that can help players grow faster Let's explore this mysterious underwater world together!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ball Master at 63% against Fish Realm's 0%. Ball Master also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 13). Fish Realm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Ball Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fish Realm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ball Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Master has 2.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Ball Master's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fish Realm's.
Ball Master ships an update every 3 months, Fish Realm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ball Master | Fish Realm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better | 4.0 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 358 MB | 313 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Luong Vuong | 小鹭 何 |
Customer experience
Ball Master
Fish Realm
Bugs and requests
Ball Master
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Option to disable disturbing ads
- More affordable ad-free version
Fish Realm
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ball Master
- Remove Ads$1.99
Fish Realm
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ball Master free?
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