Comparison

Around The Word vs Balls Infinity

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

Head to head
About

Around The Word

Features
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Climb the leaderboard by winning matches. What’s your strategy—rush your words across the board as fast as possible, or block your opponent? Don’t forget to keep an eye on the clock. Stuck in a tough position? Swap tiles or surrender. Good luck! Challenge someone you know or play against a randomly selected opponent in this highly fun, clever, fast-paced, and borderline addictive game from SideQuest Sweden AB. PLAY searches for an opponent who has also clicked PLAY. CHALLENGE lets you choose a player ID to connect to—one you’ve received from a friend—or you can create your own game with your ID and send it to a friend, who can then join.

About

Balls Infinity

Features
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Balls Infinity is an engaging and fast-paced casual mobile game designed to test your reflexes, focus, and timing. Precision and speed are key—if you miss too many or run out of time, you'll have to replay the level and try again! Key Features: Tap-to-Destroy Mechanics: Just tap the balls to destroy them. Simple controls make it easy to learn but hard to master. Progressive Levels: Each level becomes increasingly challenging with more balls, faster movement, and limited time. Time Challenge: Every level comes with a countdown timer. Clear all balls before time runs out to pass the level. Game Over Screen: Once all levels are cleared, the final Game Over screen appears, signifying your victory and journey through Balls Infinity. Objective: Destroy all the balls in each level before time runs out. The faster and more accurately you tap, the better your chances of progressing. Who Is It For? Balls Infinity is designed for casual gamers, kids, and anyone looking for a fun and addictive time-killer. Whether you're on a break or commuting, it's a perfect choice for short and enjoyable gaming sessions.

Screenshots

Around The Word4 screens
Balls Infinity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Around The Word at none against Balls Infinity's shown. Balls Infinity's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Around The Word ships an update every 9 days, Balls Infinity every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Around The Word versus Balls Infinity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAround The WordBalls Infinity
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSideQuest Sweden ABUnited Tech and Solutions

In-app purchases

None

Around The Word

No in-app purchases

None

Balls Infinity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Around The Word free?
Around The Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balls Infinity free?
Balls Infinity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Around The Word or Balls Infinity have ads?
Balls Infinity shows ads; Around The Word does not.
Which is updated more often, Around The Word or Balls Infinity?
Around The Word ships an update every 9 days, and Balls Infinity every 2 weeks. Most recently, Around The Word was updated on November 4, 2026 and Balls Infinity on October 31, 2026.

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