Skate Fish vs Ballpins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Two-finger touch skateboarding controls
- Seven unique environments
- Character and gear customization
- Catch various fish species
- Populate a local aquarium
- Socialize with other fishers
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Skate Fish sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Ballpins asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Skate Fish | Ballpins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 457 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whitethorn Digital LLC | Shahar Galukman |
Customer experience
Skate Fish
Ballpins
In-app purchases
Skate Fish
- 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
Ballpins
No in-app purchases









