Bad Roads vs Ballpins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bad Roads
Navigate challenging, hand-drawn roads with a truck to deliver duck cages. Test your patience and dexterity to drive as far as possible without losing your cargo. Enjoy a relaxing, addictive driving experience with a charming soundtrack.
- Challenging, hand-drawn roads
- Truck driving and cargo delivery
- Procedurally generated endless roads
- Minimalist graphics
- Relaxing country soundtrack
- Optimized for all screen sizes
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Test your driving skills and anticipation in Bad Roads a simple, fun, and highly addictive game! Join Ted as he sets out in his trusty truck to deliver cages full of ducks. But beware: the roads ahead are anything but smooth! You'll need patience, dexterity, and a bit of luck to climb steep hills, descend treacherous slopes, and navigate countless obstacles. Your goal: Drive as far as possible without losing all of Ted’s cargo. If you drop every cage, it’s back to the starting line to try again and beat your record! Set in a charming hand-drawn world and accompanied by a peaceful country soundtrack, Bad Roads is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing and original gaming experience. And best of all it’s free! So why wait? Hit the road with Ted and see how far you can go. Highlights • A simple yet innovative gameplay concept • Procedurally generated, endless roads • Unique, minimalist graphics • A relaxing and bucolic soundtrack • Optimized for all screen sizes, including tablets
Ballpins
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.
- 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
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Welcome to Ballpins, the ultimate Zen-inspired Plinko game that promises a relaxing yet thrilling experience for all gamers. Immerse yourself in a world where each drop is a step towards serenity, blending the unpredictability of a roguelike game with the tranquility of a Zen garden. Ballpins is your perfect companion for a peaceful evening. With its simple yet captivating mechanics, you can watch the balls cascade down, bouncing off pins and activating power-ups, all while building an impressive score multiplier. Key Features: - Zen Mode: Enter a state of calm as you watch the balls glide smoothly across the screen, accompanied by soothing sounds and visuals. - Roguelike Elements: Set your path by choices and strategy. - Offline Accessibility: Play anytime, anywhere, without the need for an internet connection. Perfect for those moments when you need a break from the world. - Relaxing Atmosphere: Designed to help you unwind, the game's aesthetics and soundscapes offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. - Lucky Day: Feel the thrill of chance as you aim for the perfect drop, with each game offering the potential for a new high score or a rare power-up. Join the ranks of satisfied players who have found their Zen in the chaotic beauty of Ballpins. It's not just a game; it's a journey to tranquility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bad Roads at 100% against Ballpins's 0%. Ballpins's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Bad Roads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ballpins asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ballpins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Bad Roads'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.
Bad Roads ships an update every 4 months, Ballpins every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bad Roads | Ballpins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laurent Bakowski | Shahar Galukman |
Customer experience
Bad Roads
Ballpins
In-app purchases
Bad Roads
- No ADS$1.99
Ballpins
No in-app purchases









