# Ball Match Lab vs Downword

The clearest difference is ads: Downword at none against Ball Match Lab's shown. Ball Match Lab's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball Match Lab sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Downword sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Match Lab | Downword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-match-lab/id6479984627/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 248 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) | [Philip Milburn-McNulty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885586511) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Match Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-match-lab/id6479984627)

Engage in a brain-training puzzle where you sort colored balls into bottles. Strategically tap to move balls, ensuring each bottle contains only one color. Enjoy a relaxing, offline experience with numerous levels and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Color ball sorting puzzles, Brain training, Offline gameplay, Multiple unique levels, One-finger control, Hints available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Big | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Huge | $24.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 💡 Challenging levels
- 🤔 Helps with hand-eye coordination
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 😡 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Misleading advertising about no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game cuts off prematurely
- Incorrect coin/currency tracking
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to earn in-game currency without ads
- Improved coin/currency management system


### Downword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downword/id6761389346)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founders Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Match Lab free?

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

### Is Downword free?

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

### Do Ball Match Lab or Downword have ads?

Ball Match Lab shows ads; Downword does not.

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