Comparison

Ball Stack vs Apple's Apple Orchard

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

Head to head
About

Ball Stack

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# Ball Stack: color sort puzzle A solitaire-like puzzle created for solo play. A family member inspired me to create a version of this game that is clean and focused on the experience. The download is small, and fast to install. The interface is responsive. There are no ads or interruptions. No hidden costs: No runtime access to device networks. Excellent Privacy: No runtime access to device media. Excellent Security: Single installation. Excellent Battery Life: 9.5 hours playtime on a Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Tablet. ### Feedback * You have agency in this world; Let us know how we can improve the experience for you. * Email ballstack@rufe.org

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Apple's Apple Orchard

Features
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Plant apple trees, gather the harvest, and bake warm treats for the neighbors who stop by. Decorate every corner of Apple's world, and when the stars come out, tuck her in for the night — the orchard keeps growing while she dreams. A GAME THAT NEVER RUSHES YOU No timers. No streaks. No punishments for being away. Trees grow gently over real days, the town's love for Apple never fades, and everything you build is still there waiting, no matter how long you've been gone. Tend one tree or tend them all — both are enough. TEND YOUR ORCHARD • Plant apple trees and water the saplings, then watch them grow day by day • Gather the harvest with a tap when the branches hang heavy • Unlock new apple varieties, each with its own color and character • Trees keep growing in real time, even while the game is closed SHARE THE HARVEST • Bake spiced cider, apple pie, golden tarts, and more at the market stall • Get to know the friendly regulars and learn each of their favorite treats • Paint little commissions for the townsfolk • Every kindness earns hearts — the town's love for Apple — to spend on new trees, decorations, and keepsakes MAKE IT YOURS • Decorate the orchard, Apple's backyard, and her cozy home • Sunflowers, birdbaths, picnic tables, cider barrels, rocking chairs, and more • Place each piece exactly where you want it — this little valley is yours A STORY TOLD SOFTLY • Crissy, the woman who raised Apple, visits with warm cider and warmer words • Quiet, tender moments about growing at your own pace and being loved exactly as you are • Collect keepsakes that remember the story you've grown together END EVERY DAY GENTLY • When evening comes, tuck Apple into bed to close out the day • Each new morning brings fresh dew, new visitors, and a little more love than the day before

Screenshots

Ball Stack2 screens
Apple's Apple Orchard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ball Stack at 3 against Apple's Apple Orchard's 1. Ball Stack also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ball Stack versus Apple's Apple Orchard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBall StackApple's Apple Orchard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB558 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRufe.org LLCEffortless Presence

In-app purchases

None

Ball Stack

No in-app purchases

None

Apple's Apple Orchard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ball Stack free?
Ball Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apple's Apple Orchard free?
Apple's Apple Orchard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ball Stack or Apple's Apple Orchard have ads?
Neither Ball Stack nor Apple's Apple Orchard shows ads.

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