Comparison

Balls vs Bricks vs Gold Mine Empire

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

Head to head
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

Gold Mine Empire

Features
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Gold Mine Empire: Pin Pull is an exciting and brain-teasing puzzle game that challenges your strategic thinking! Your mission is to pull the correct pins in the right order to release colorful balls and guide them into the truck below. Sounds easy? Think again! As you progress through the game, each level becomes more challenging, testing your logic, problem-solving skills, and creativity. With stunning graphics and immersive sound effects, Gold Mine Empire: Pin Pull offers a visually appealing and engaging experience. The game is designed to be both relaxing and mentally stimulating, making it the perfect choice for players of all ages. How to Play? Pull the Pins – Carefully remove the pins to release the balls. Avoid Obstacles – Some levels have tricky barriers and traps. Collect the Balls – Guide all the balls into the truck to win! Advance Through Levels – Levels start easy but get harder, keeping you engaged. Game Features: Mind-Refreshing Game play – Solve engaging puzzles with simple yet challenging mechanics. Beautiful Graphics – Enjoy high-quality visuals and smooth animations. Many Exciting Levels – Start with easy puzzles and progress to brain-bending challenges. Reward System – Earn rewards by completing levels and collect daily rewards for extra bonuses. Suitable for Everyone – Perfect for puzzle lovers of all ages. Gold Mine Empire: Pin Pull is designed to be both fun and sharp mind, ensuring hours of entertainment. Whether you play for a quick brain refresh or to tackle tough levels, this game will keep you hooked! Play daily to collect special rewards and unlock new surprises. Download now and start pulling pins to collect all the balls!

Screenshots

Balls vs Bricks4 screens
Gold Mine Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gold Mine Empire at every 3 days against Balls vs Bricks's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Balls vs Bricks sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Gold Mine Empire sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balls vs Bricks ships an update every 3 weeks, Gold Mine Empire every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Balls vs Bricks versus Gold Mine Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalls vs BricksGold Mine Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYvan DotetParth Hingu

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Balls vs Bricks

One-time8
  • Get 100 diamonds$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Get 300 diamonds$1.99
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  • Get 800 diamonds$2.99
  • Get the special aiming$2.99
  • Get 900 diamonds$3.59
  • Get 2000 diamonds$4.59
  • Get 1500 diamonds$8.99
6 purchases

Gold Mine Empire

One-time6
  • Buy Gold Miner Truck 3$1.99
  • Buy Gold Miner Truck 4$2.99
  • Buy Gold Miner Truck 5$5.99
Show 3 more
  • Buy Gold Miner Truck 2$8.99
  • Buy Gold Miner Truck 1$10.99
  • Remove Ads$19.99

Questions

Is Balls vs Bricks free?
Balls vs Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gold Mine Empire free?
Gold Mine Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Balls vs Bricks or Gold Mine Empire have ads?
Neither Balls vs Bricks nor Gold Mine Empire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balls vs Bricks or Gold Mine Empire?
Balls vs Bricks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gold Mine Empire every 3 days. Most recently, Balls vs Bricks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gold Mine Empire on October 19, 2026.

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