Comparison

Skate Fish vs Ballpins

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

Head to head
About

Skate Fish

Impress fish with your skateboarding skills to catch them and populate an aquarium. Customize your character and gear while exploring seven unique environments with rad obstacles and different fish species. Master two-finger touch controls to perform tricks and become a skate-fishing legend.

Highlights
  • Two-finger touch skateboarding controls
  • Seven unique environments
  • Character and gear customization
  • Catch various fish species
  • Populate a local aquarium
  • Socialize with other fishers
Features
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From the makers of BOMBFEST, welcome to a world where the only way to catch dope fish is to impress them! Customize your character, board, and fishing rod, and ride your way through seven chill environments, each with its own species to angle and rad obstacles to skate. Use two-finger touch controls to flip your board, grind ledges, and perform aerials and sick tricks as you become a skate-fishing legend by catching dozens of captious carp, bass, trout and other fish to help populate the local aquarium. Key Features of SkateFish include: -Nostalgic finger-deck skateboarding emulated through two-finger touch controls that allow you to flip, grind, and slide your way to fishdom fame -Seven unique locations, each with its own discerning marine creatures to impress -Customize your deck, tracks, tape and fishing gear and look fly as you cast your fly -Meet up with fellow fishers and get to know them to get the 411 on the hottest fishing tips

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

Skate Fish4 screens
Ballpins4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballpins at none against Skate Fish's 11. Ballpins also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). Skate Fish's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skate Fish sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Ballpins asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballpins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skate Fish has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skate Fish ships an update every 6 days, Ballpins every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Skate Fish versus Ballpins: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkate FishBallpins
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhitethorn Digital LLCShahar Galukman

Customer experience

Skate Fish

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Ballpins

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

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Skate Fish

One-time11
  • Galaxy Deck$0.99
  • Lime Deck$0.99
  • Lemon Deck$0.99
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  • Orange Deck$0.99
  • Void Deck$0.99
  • Starry Deck$0.99
  • Lemonade Deck$0.99
  • Watermelon Deck$0.99
  • Botanical Gradient Griptape$1.99
  • BOMBFEST Deck$1.99
  • Ad Buyout$7.99
None

Ballpins

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skate Fish free?
Skate Fish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ballpins free?
Ballpins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Skate Fish or Ballpins?
Ballpins is rated higher. Skate Fish averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Ballpins averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Skate Fish or Ballpins have ads?
Neither Skate Fish nor Ballpins shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skate Fish or Ballpins?
Skate Fish ships an update every 6 days, and Ballpins every 2 days. Most recently, Skate Fish was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ballpins on October 22, 2026.

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