Comparison

Protect The Swing vs Balonbum

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

Head to head
About

Protect The Swing

Embark on a thrilling mission to save Earth by infiltrating a cultist stronghold or escaping pursuers in an endless hopper. Explore unique levels, battle enemies, unlock upgrades, and discover new weapons and skins in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Story Mode with 26 unique levels
  • Procedurally generated challenges
  • Unlockable weapons and skins
  • Endless hopper gameplay
  • Dodge themed enemies
  • Collect in-game coins
Features
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Protect the Swing Dive into a high-stakes mission where Earth’s last hope depends on your courage and skill. Protect the Swing offers two dynamic modes: Story Mode Take on the role of GK7, the Galactic Knight, as he infiltrates a secret cultist stronghold connected to the mysterious Door Point Volcano. Traverse 26 unique, hand-crafted levels, each procedurally selected to make every run a fresh challenge. Face fierce cultists and lieutenants, unlock powerful transformations, and discover weapons and skins to empower GK7 on his quest to dismantle the Anti-Swing Generator. Every battle, upgrade, and transformation brings you closer to saving Earth from impending destruction. PIVIT’s Quest Step into PIVIT’s Quest, an endless hopper that whisks you through beautifully crafted environments. Guide PIVIT, an ET-like piano droid who has escaped the anti-swing cult, as he hops endlessly away from his relentless pursuers. Dodge Halloween-themed foes like Baron Samedi across dynamic sections, from the eerie Voodoo Chunk to the lively Parade and the challenging Water Chunk with moving platforms. Collect coins, avoid enemies, and enjoy an endless, thrilling escape that adds depth and excitement to the Protect the Swing universe. Together, these modes offer an unforgettable adventure that combines immersive storytelling with captivating gameplay.

About

Balonbum

A simple and relaxing game designed to help users de-stress by popping virtual balloons. Enjoy a calming experience with satisfying visuals and sounds.

Highlights
  • Balloon popping gameplay
  • Stress relieving experience
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Satisfying visuals and sounds
  • Relaxing game
Features
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For stress relieving a balloon popping game.

Screenshots

Protect The Swing4 screens
Balonbum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balonbum at none against Protect The Swing's 10. Balonbum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Protect The Swing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Balonbum asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protect The Swing ships an update fortnightly, Balonbum every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Protect The Swing versus Balonbum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtect The SwingBalonbum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNinjazz EntertainmentBurak Uysaler

Customer experience

Protect The Swing

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Balonbum

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Protect The Swing

One-time10
  • Ornetto Sword$0.99
  • Soul Strike Sword$0.99
  • Stagger Star Sword$0.99
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  • 3 Lives$0.99
  • Meta Blues Armour$2.99
  • Ultra Blues Armour$2.99
  • Triumph Blues Armour$2.99
  • Western Sky Armour$2.99
  • Dynasty Blues Armour$2.99
  • Regal Blues Armour$2.99
None

Balonbum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protect The Swing free?
Protect The Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balonbum free?
Balonbum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Protect The Swing or Balonbum have ads?
Protect The Swing shows ads; Balonbum does not.
Which is updated more often, Protect The Swing or Balonbum?
Protect The Swing ships an update fortnightly, and Balonbum every 3 days. Most recently, Protect The Swing was updated on October 30, 2026 and Balonbum on November 4, 2026.

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