Bloobi vs Ballpins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bloobi
Unscramble letters to form words within a time limit. Earn extra time for each word found. Compete with friends in real-time or play solo to test your vocabulary skills.
- Unscramble letters
- Build words
- Timed gameplay
- Add time to clock
- Multiplayer battle mode
- Live results
- Solo mode
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You have 10 minutes to unscramble a set of 8 unique letters and build as many words as possible. There is always 1 letter that is required to be in the word. Each word you find adds a bit more time to the clock. There are two game modes that you can choose from each day. Battle mode (2-16 players) You can play against your friends in this mode. The results will update live. When you're winning, your screen is green and when you're losing, it turns red. It gets very exciting. Solo mode Don't have anyone else to play with? That's okay. We have a solo mode too. If you make it to Genius alone, then you truly are one. Good luck. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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
Bloobi and Ballpins both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Bloobi's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ballpins's. Bloobi also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 2). Ballpins's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating and ads 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. Bloobi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ballpins asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ballpins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloobi has 38 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 97% of Bloobi'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.
Bloobi ships an update fortnightly, Ballpins every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloobi | Ballpins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | For One Red AG | Shahar Galukman |
Customer experience
Bloobi
Ballpins
Bugs and requests
Bloobi
Reported bugs
3 issues- Multiplayer join button not working
- Cooperative mode not available as described
- Words flagged as invalid when they are valid
Requested features
7 requests- Access past daily puzzles/archives
- Free play/practice mode
- More accessible ways to suggest words
- Built-in notification for streak
- More than one game per day
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- Russian language support
- Different color themes
Ballpins
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bloobi
- The Pangram Club$3.991 Month
- Pangram Pack$4.99
Ballpins
No in-app purchases
