Comparison

Octo Rush! vs Balls Jam

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

Head to head
About

Octo Rush!

Embark on an underwater puzzle adventure where you tap octopuses in the correct order to untangle their chaotic kingdom. Strategize your moves to navigate obstacles and guide the creatures to their designated spots in this brain-teasing experience.

Highlights
  • Strategic puzzle-solving
  • Underwater world exploration
  • Tap-based gameplay
  • Obstacle navigation
  • Progressive challenges
  • Charming visuals and soundscapes
Features
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Prepare to dive into an exciting underwater world filled with tentacled fun in "Octo Rush!" Embark on an enthralling puzzle-solving adventure that will challenge your strategic thinking and keep you hooked for hours. As the fearless octopus cleaner, your mission is to bring order to the bustling octopus kingdom by tapping them in the correct order and clearing the area. But watch out – the tangled legs of these wiggly creatures and their overlapping movements create captivating puzzles you must solve to succeed! Octo Rush takes the classic puzzle game concept and adds a refreshing twist with the complexities of octopus movements. Their legs can get entangled, and collisions occur when they cross paths, adding layers of difficulty to each level. Outwit the challenges by planning your moves carefully, strategizing ahead, and finding the perfect sequence to untangle the octopuses and guide them to their designated spots. As you progress through Octo Rush, brace yourself for new challenges. Various obstacles are introduced in later stages, making your cleaning mission even more exciting. Immerse yourself in the enchanting underwater world of Octo Rush! The captivating visuals and charming soundscapes create an immersive experience that will captivate players of all ages. Feel the excitement as you untangle the octopuses and clear the area, one tap at a time. Dive into the tangle of tentacled chaos with Octo Rush! Are you ready to take on the challenge of untangling the octopuses, navigating the obstacles, and clearing each area with precision and skill? Octo Rush guarantees an addictive and brain-teasing experience for players of all levels. Whether you're a casual gamer seeking thrilling fun or a puzzle enthusiast looking for a unique twist, Octo Rush will sweep you away into an oceanic world of tapping, untangling, and triumph!

About

Balls Jam

Match three identical balls to collect them. Manage your limited plate space carefully to clear thousands of challenging levels. This game offers a strategic puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Match 3 similar balls
  • Collect balls
  • Limited plate capacity
  • Thousands of levels
  • Tricky challenges
Features
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Find 3 similar balls to collect them.  Remember, plate only hold 7 balls, so use it wisely! Enjoy thousands of tricky levels!

Screenshots

Octo Rush!4 screens
Balls Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Octo Rush! at 5.0 against Balls Jam's 4.0. Octo Rush! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Octo Rush! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octo Rush! ships an update every 3 weeks, Balls Jam every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Octo Rush! versus Balls Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOcto Rush!Balls Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB139 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZiNKY OYUN YAZILIM ANONiM SiRKETiOksana Voloshyna

In-app purchases

None

Octo Rush!

No in-app purchases

None

Balls Jam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Octo Rush! free?
Octo Rush! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balls Jam free?
Balls Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Octo Rush! or Balls Jam?
Octo Rush! is rated higher. Octo Rush! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Balls Jam averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Octo Rush! or Balls Jam have ads?
Balls Jam shows ads; Octo Rush! does not.
Which is updated more often, Octo Rush! or Balls Jam?
Octo Rush! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Balls Jam every 10 months. Most recently, Octo Rush! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Balls Jam on November 4, 2026.

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