# Phantolex vs Ballpins

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phantolex at 84% against Ballpins's 0%. Phantolex also leads on ratings volume (100 vs 2). Ballpins's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Ballpins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phantolex has 100 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Phantolex's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ballpins's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phantolex | Ballpins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantolex/id6479205518/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpins/id6590630859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412425855) | [Shahar Galukman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760147031) |

## What reviewers say

### Phantolex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantolex/id6479205518)

A unique word game where the objective is to avoid spelling a complete word. Players take turns adding letters, strategically using powers to outmaneuver opponents and progress through challenging, endless levels. Lose, and it's game over.

**Highlights:** Avoid spelling words, Turn-based letter adding, Strategic power-ups, Endless challenging levels, Unlock rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative word game concept
- 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and makes you think
- ✨ Unique twist on word games
- 🎨 Cool sound and kid-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Seriously heats up phone
- 🔋 Big battery drain
- ❓ Inconsistent dictionary
- ❌ Words not accepted
- ❌ Words accepted that shouldn't be

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid word flagged as completed
- False positive for invalid words
- Win/Defeat bug on run completion
- Ad not working to continue game

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer option (1v1)
- Definitions for words
- Portuguese version
- Overrule game's word errors
- More facial expressions for Casp


### Ballpins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpins/id6590630859)

Experience a Zen-inspired Plinko game that blends relaxing visuals with thrilling unpredictability. Watch balls cascade, activate power-ups, and build your score in this tranquil yet captivating experience.

**Highlights:** Zen Mode with soothing visuals and sounds, Roguelike elements for strategic choices, Offline play for anytime, anywhere access, Relaxing atmosphere to unwind, Lucky Day for thrilling chance-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phantolex free?

Phantolex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ballpins free?

Ballpins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phantolex or Ballpins?

Ballpins is rated higher. Phantolex averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Ballpins averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Phantolex or Ballpins have ads?

Phantolex shows ads; Ballpins does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phantolex or Ballpins?

Phantolex ships an update every 2 days, and Ballpins every 2 days. Most recently, Phantolex was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ballpins on October 30, 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.*