# Bad Roads vs Ballpins

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.

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. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bad Roads | Ballpins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-roads/id6496847006/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpins/id6590630859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 137 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laurent Bakowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099632510) | [Shahar Galukman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760147031) |

## What reviewers say

### Bad Roads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-roads/id6496847006)

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.

**Highlights:** Challenging, hand-drawn roads, Truck driving and cargo delivery, Procedurally generated endless roads, Minimalist graphics, Relaxing country soundtrack, Optimized for all screen sizes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Bad Roads free?

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

### Is Ballpins free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bad Roads or Ballpins?

Ballpins is rated higher. Bad Roads averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ballpins averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bad Roads or Ballpins have ads?

Bad Roads shows ads; Ballpins does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bad Roads or Ballpins?

Bad Roads ships an update every 4 months, and Ballpins every 2 days. Most recently, Bad Roads was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ballpins on November 4, 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.*
