# Match Sticks vs Going Balls Order

The clearest difference is update cadence: Going Balls Order at every 4 days against Match Sticks's every 4 weeks. Going Balls Order also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 13). Match Sticks's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Sticks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Going Balls Order sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Going Balls Order holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Going Balls Order has 5.2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Match Sticks ships an update every 4 weeks, Going Balls Order every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Sticks | Going Balls Order |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-sticks-game/id6473007936/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls-order/id6503285459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smit Sabhadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669986418) | [运涛 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637413808) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Sticks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-sticks-game/id6473007936)

Engage your mind with a brain-burning mathematical puzzle game. Drag and drop matchsticks to solve equations and progress through challenging levels. Improve your cognitive skills and IQ with this fun and visually appealing experience.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop matchstick manipulation, Solve mathematical equations, Challenge levels and stage missions, Hints available for assistance, Brain training and IQ testing, Improve attention and focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |


### Going Balls Order

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls-order/id6503285459)

Navigate through challenging mazes to guide balls into their designated holes. Strategically knock balls to clear the path and solve intricate puzzles. Enjoy a visually engaging experience as you progress through levels.

**Highlights:** Guide balls into holes, Knock balls to clear paths, Solve intricate puzzles, Navigate challenging mazes, Progress through levels

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Timer Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Health 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money 2500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Health 30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money 7500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster Ball | $6.99 | one-time |
| Food Ball | $6.99 | one-time |
| Meach Ball | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 50 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Loyal Bundle Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Health 100 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Money 20000 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 100 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Money 40000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Set Ball | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 400 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Health NoLimit | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ticket NoLimit | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Addictive
- 🎨 Sweet

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezing/not loading
- 🛑 Levels getting stuck
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing
- 🙈 Balls hidden behind UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/not loading
- Levels getting stuck
- Balls hidden behind UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add ability to bypass levels
- Improve save/progress system
- Adjust weekly reset timing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Sticks free?

Match Sticks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Going Balls Order free?

Going Balls Order is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match Sticks or Going Balls Order?

Going Balls Order is rated higher. Match Sticks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Going Balls Order averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Match Sticks or Going Balls Order have ads?

Both Match Sticks and Going Balls Order show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Sticks or Going Balls Order?

Match Sticks ships an update every 4 weeks, and Going Balls Order every 4 days. Most recently, Match Sticks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Going Balls Order on October 27, 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.*