# Ball Master vs Stacky IceCream Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Ball Master at 4.6 against Stacky IceCream Runner's 4.2. Ball Master also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 134). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stacky IceCream Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Master has 2K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ball Master ships an update every 3 months, Stacky IceCream Runner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Master | Stacky IceCream Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-master-ball-run-3d/id6449813849/reviews)** | [4.2 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-icecream-runner/id6749229216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 355 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Luong Vuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567400020) | [Syed Arbaz Gillani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679912647) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-master-ball-run-3d/id6449813849)

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?

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying ball-collecting experience
- 🎉 Achieving rare ball colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive advertisements
- 💰 Paid option to remove ads is expensive
- 😱 Disturbing ad content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable disturbing ads
- More affordable ad-free version


### Stacky IceCream Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-icecream-runner/id6749229216)

Race through obstacle courses, stacking colorful ice cream scoops to build the tallest cone. Dodge traps and deliver your creation to hungry customers in this fast-paced 3D adventure. Customize your cones and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Stack & Run Gameplay, Challenging Obstacles, Colorful 3D Graphics, Smooth Controls, Unlockable Skins & Flavors, Leaderboards & High Scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Master free?

Ball Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stacky IceCream Runner free?

Stacky IceCream Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball Master or Stacky IceCream Runner?

Ball Master is rated higher. Ball Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Stacky IceCream Runner averages 4.2 from 134 ratings.

### Do Ball Master or Stacky IceCream Runner have ads?

Both Ball Master and Stacky IceCream Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Master or Stacky IceCream Runner?

Ball Master ships an update every 3 months, and Stacky IceCream Runner every 2 months. Most recently, Ball Master was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stacky IceCream Runner on September 22, 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.*