# Can Knockdown 3 vs Patience Balls

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 537). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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 537 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Can Knockdown 3's written reviews are positive against 68% of Patience Balls's.

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 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Can Knockdown 3 | Patience Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/can-knockdown-3/id651966498/reviews) | **[4.7 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience-balls/id1630926274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 537 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Dreams Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306712040) | [Ricardo Mendonca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491604251) |

## What reviewers say

### Can Knockdown 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/can-knockdown-3/id651966498)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads! | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent game with great graphics
- 👍 Highly addictive and fun to play
- 🎨 Beautiful and realistic visuals
- 🕹️ Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🎉 Satisfying and rewarding experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Paid upgrades required to remove ads
- 🤯 Extremely frustrating difficulty at times
- 🔌 Drains battery life quickly

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience-balls/id1630926274)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patience Balls Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads and get 1000 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads and get 1000 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads and get 1000 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads and 2500 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 537 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 30, 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.*