Comparison

Can Knockdown 3 vs Patience Balls

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

Head to head
About

Can Knockdown 3

Test your aim and puzzle-solving skills in this physics-based carnival game. Knock down cans across multiple challenging levels with stunning 3D graphics and realistic physics. Unlock new levels and discover hidden secrets.

Highlights
  • Multiple challenging 3D levels
  • Easy to tricky puzzles
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Gorgeous 3D graphics
  • Unlockable levels and secrets
  • Achievements and badges
Features
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Be accurate! Be smart! Be quick! Challenge your aim, hone your precision, and push your puzzle-solving skills to the next level in this insanely addictive game. This installment takes the critically acclaimed Can Knockdown series to all new heights- the physics-based carnival gameplay you know and love- and adds unique puzzles, adrenaline-charged challenges, and even more explosive action! A SMASH hit series! Tens of millions of downloads and still going strong! This latest edition has even more awesome features: • Multiple challenging levels in beautiful 3D locations • Puzzles from Easy to Tricky… can you knock them ALL down? • Show off your skills and challenge your friends! • Multiple achievements and badges… collect them ALL! • Gorgeous 3D graphics • Amazing realism, perfectly-tuned physics engine, easy-to-use controls • Gameplay boosts like multipliers, bonuses, and so much more! • Unlock new levels, open new locations, and discover hidden secrets! Ready… set… THROW! Fans of Can Knockdown will LOVE this fresh new gaming experience… tell your friends, rate our game, and be sure to follow us on facebook and twitter!

About

Patience Balls

Engage in a minimalist physics puzzle game designed for a calming and meditative experience. Solve intricate labyrinths and mazes using precision, patience, and logic. This game offers a serene escape while sharpening your reflexes and problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Relaxing Zen-like Gameplay
  • Mind-Teasing Labyrinths and Mazes
  • Physics-Based Challenges
  • Precision and Logic Puzzles
  • Beautiful Minimal Graphics
  • Unlockable Achievements
  • Global Leaderboards
Features
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Master your focus and conquer precision tilt controls in Patience Balls—the ultimate physics-based marble maze puzzle game! Whether you are navigating smooth logic labyrinths or tackling high-precision spatial challenges, test your steady hands, master fine balance, and guide every ball safely to its goal. Patience Balls combines realistic motion physics with clean, minimalist board design. Every movement requires complete spatial control, visual focus, and timing—offering a deeply satisfying physics experience where precision leads to victory. Key Features: • Precision Physics & Gyro Control: Calibrated tilt mechanics tuned for exact spatial accuracy. Every subtle wrist movement directly influences board gravity. • Challenging Marble Mazes: Navigate 3D labyrinths, narrow paths, moving obstacles, and gravity holes designed to test your hand-eye coordination. • Test Your Focus & Patience: Progress through 200+ handcrafted levels ranging from satisfying rolling puzzles to high-precision skill challenges. • Satisfying ASMR & Minimalist Design: Clean visuals paired with tactile rolling physics and crisp audio for an engaging, anti-stress atmosphere. • Seamless Offline Play: No Wi-Fi required. Enjoy zero-friction tilt puzzle gameplay anytime, anywhere. • Track Your Mastery: Unlock unique marble skins, achieve level milestones, and see how your precision balance stacks up on global leaderboards. Steady your hands, master the tilt, and download Patience Balls today!

Screenshots

Can Knockdown 34 screens
Patience Balls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Patience Balls at every 3 weeks against Can Knockdown 3's every 2 months. Can Knockdown 3's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 528). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Can Knockdown 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Patience Balls sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Can Knockdown 3 against 4.7 for Patience Balls. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 528 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Can Knockdown 3's written reviews are positive against 68% of Patience Balls's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Can Knockdown 3 ships an update every 2 months, Patience Balls every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Can Knockdown 3 versus Patience Balls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCan Knockdown 3Patience Balls
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings)4.7 (528 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better528
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite Dreams Inc.Ricardo Mendonca

Customer experience

Can Knockdown 3

All ratings2,120 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative18.3%

Patience Balls

All ratings478 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral18.2%
Negative13.6%

Bugs and requests

Can Knockdown 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some devices
  • Levels freeze or become unresponsive
  • Purchased upgrades not restoring properly
  • Ads playing with sound even in silent mode
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Option to disable ads without paying
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Customizable controls and settings
  • Ability to save progress and continue later

Patience Balls

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Can Knockdown 3

One-time1
  • Remove ads!$1.99
7 purchases

Patience Balls

One-time7
  • 250 Gems$0.99
  • Patience Balls Premium$1.99
  • 400 Gems$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove ads and get 1000 gems$2.99
  • Remove ads and get 1000 gems$3.99
  • Remove ads and get 1000 gems$4.99
  • Remove ads and 2500 Gems$7.99

Questions

Is Can Knockdown 3 free?
Can Knockdown 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patience Balls free?
Patience Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Can Knockdown 3 or Patience Balls?
Patience Balls is rated higher. Can Knockdown 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Patience Balls averages 4.7 from 528 ratings.
Do Can Knockdown 3 or Patience Balls have ads?
Both Can Knockdown 3 and Patience Balls show ads.
Which is updated more often, Can Knockdown 3 or Patience Balls?
Can Knockdown 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Patience Balls every 3 weeks. Most recently, Can Knockdown 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Patience Balls on October 27, 2026.

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