Comparison

Pipe Jam vs Ball Trail

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

Head to head
About

Pipe Jam

Features
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Solve the shape puzzle. Slide the colorful pieces to connect them to the matching holes. Build the right path and watch the balls roll out to clear the board. Plan your moves carefully. You slide shapes to open new paths. The puzzles change as you play. You break open iced holes and navigate around screwed-in pieces. New obstacles appear to test your logic as you advance. What you will enjoy playing: Build paths to guide balls into matching holes Solve puzzles by sliding and connecting pieces Overcome obstacles like iced holes and screwed pieces Play levels that get harder as you advance From simple starts to tangled pipes, every level brings a new puzzle. Enjoy!

About

Ball Trail

Features
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Slide, connect, collect - one smart move at a time. Guide the ball home in this addictively simple sliding puzzle game! Rearrange path tiles by sliding them into empty spaces, build a connected route from start to goal, and grab every star along the way. HOW TO PLAY - Slide tiles into empty spaces to reshape the board - Connect the ball to the goal with an unbroken path - Collect all 3 stars hidden along your route for a perfect score FEATURES Simple one-touch sliding mechanics โ€” easy to learn, hard to master Increasingly clever puzzle layouts that test your spatial thinking Satisfying path-connection visuals and clean, minimal design Bite-sized levels perfect for quick breaks or long sessions Star-based scoring for players who love to optimize and replay Whether you're looking for a relaxing brain teaser or a challenge that rewards careful planning, this puzzle adventure keeps you coming back for "just one more level." Can you connect every path and collect every star? Download now and start sliding your way to victory!

Screenshots

Pipe Jam4 screens
Ball Trail3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pipe Jam at none against Ball Trail's shown. Ball Trail's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 34 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipe Jam ships an update every 34 months, Ball Trail daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Pipe Jam versus Ball Trail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe JamBall Trail
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size99 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahadir YerdelenCortex (Apps)

In-app purchases

None

Pipe Jam

No in-app purchases

None

Ball Trail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipe Jam free?
Pipe Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ball Trail free?
Ball Trail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pipe Jam or Ball Trail have ads?
Ball Trail shows ads; Pipe Jam does not.
Which is updated more often, Pipe Jam or Ball Trail?
Pipe Jam ships an update every 34 months, and Ball Trail daily. Most recently, Pipe Jam was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ball Trail on October 3, 2026.

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