# Dock The Rocket vs Ballpins

Dock The Rocket and Ballpins both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dock The Rocket's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ballpins's. Dock The Rocket also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 2). Ballpins's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dock The Rocket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ballpins asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dock The Rocket against 5.0 for Ballpins. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dock The Rocket has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Dock The Rocket's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ballpins's.

Dock The Rocket ships an update every 3 months, Ballpins every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dock The Rocket | Ballpins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-the-rocket/id6452273739/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpins/id6590630859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave Kok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691397589) | [Shahar Galukman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760147031) |

## What reviewers say

### Dock The Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-the-rocket/id6452273739)

Launch a rocket, dodge obstacles, and land safely in this challenging flying game. Master precise controls, conserve fuel, and solve puzzles for perfect landings. Earn stars and replay levels to improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Skill-based rocket flying, Obstacle dodging challenges, Fuel conservation mechanics, Puzzle-solving for landings, Star-based replayability, Fast-paced levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mercury Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luna Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orcus Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apollo Rocket | $0.99 | one-time |


### Ballpins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpins/id6590630859)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dock The Rocket free?

Dock The Rocket 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, Dock The Rocket or Ballpins?

Dock The Rocket and Ballpins are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Dock The Rocket or Ballpins have ads?

Neither Dock The Rocket nor Ballpins shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dock The Rocket or Ballpins?

Dock The Rocket ships an update every 3 months, and Ballpins every 2 days. Most recently, Dock The Rocket was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ballpins on October 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.*