Comparison

Balls vs Bricks vs Crossword Kingdom

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

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About

Balls vs Bricks

A strategic brick-breaking game where players aim and launch balls to destroy bricks before they reach the top. Unlock unique balls with special abilities and collect diamonds for upgrades to achieve higher scores. Playable offline for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Addictive brick breaker gameplay
  • Unlockable balls with special powers
  • Satisfying physics and rebounds
  • Endless gameplay
  • Diamond rewards and upgrades
  • Offline playable
Features
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Smash Bricks. Unlock New Balls. Reach Huge Scores. Welcome to Balls vs Bricks, an addictive brick breaker game where strategy, precision and upgrades combine to create endless fun. Aim your balls carefully, break the bricks, and prevent them from reaching the top! The more bricks you destroy, the more powerful your arsenal becomes. 1. Gameplay In Balls vs Bricks, every shot matters. Swipe to aim and launch a stream of balls toward the bricks. Each brick has a number indicating how many hits are required to destroy it. But be careful : after every round, the bricks move closer to the top. If they reach it… the game is over. Plan your shots, use special balls and clear the playfield. 2. Unlock Powerful Balls Discover many unique balls with special abilities: • Ghost balls that pass through bricks • Bomb balls that explode on impact • Blob balls that destroy multiple bricks • Flappy balls that spawn extra balls • Spike balls whose impact gradually increases Each new ball changes the way you play. 3. Collect Diamonds Destroy bricks and earn diamonds to unlock powerful upgrades. Use diamonds to: • Unlock new balls • Improve your aiming • Upgrade your destruction power • Progress faster in the game You can also earn bonus diamonds through rewarded ads. 4. Strategy & Skill Balls vs Bricks is easy to learn but difficult to master. Use angles to create perfect rebounds. Trigger chain reactions to clear massive areas. Build your strategy to achieve the best possible score and compare it to players from around the world. 5. Features - Addictive brick breaker gameplay - Many unlockable balls with special powers - Satisfying physics and rebounds - Endless gameplay - Diamond rewards and upgrades - Simple controls - Offline playable 6. Can You Reach the Ultimate Score? Thousands of bricks stand in your way. Only the best players will reach the highest levels. Download Balls vs Bricks now and start smashing! Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Crossword Kingdom

Features
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Enjoy a fun and stimulating crossword puzzle experience with our exciting new game! Whether you're a casual word enthusiast or a seasoned puzzle solver, our game offers a variety of challenges to keep you entertained and engaged. Features: Thousands of crossword puzzles with different difficulty levels Hints and power-ups to help when you're stuck Beautiful and user-friendly design for smooth gameplay Play offline anytime, anywhere Sharpen your vocabulary, improve your thinking skills, and have fun solving crosswords! Download now and start playing!

Screenshots

Balls vs Bricks4 screens
Crossword Kingdom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Balls vs Bricks at none against Crossword Kingdom's shown. Crossword Kingdom's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Balls vs Bricks sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Crossword Kingdom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balls vs Bricks ships an update every 3 weeks, Crossword Kingdom every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Balls vs Bricks versus Crossword Kingdom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalls vs BricksCrossword Kingdom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYvan DotetAbdulrahman Albar

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Balls vs Bricks

One-time5
  • Get 100 diamonds$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Get 300 diamonds$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Get 800 diamonds$2.99
  • Get the special aiming$2.99
1 purchases

Crossword Kingdom

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Balls vs Bricks free?
Balls vs Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossword Kingdom free?
Crossword Kingdom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Balls vs Bricks or Crossword Kingdom have ads?
Crossword Kingdom shows ads; Balls vs Bricks does not.
Which is updated more often, Balls vs Bricks or Crossword Kingdom?
Balls vs Bricks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crossword Kingdom every 6 days. Most recently, Balls vs Bricks was updated on November 4, 2026 and Crossword Kingdom on November 8, 2026.

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