# Linking Boy vs GravityBall

The clearest difference is rating: GravityBall at 5.0 against Linking Boy's 4.2. GravityBall also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Linking Boy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (43 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GravityBall sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GravityBall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linking Boy has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Linking Boy's written reviews are positive against 100% of GravityBall's.

Linking Boy ships an update every 3 weeks, GravityBall weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linking Boy | GravityBall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravityball-the-lost-core/id6761017518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Respawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769243202) | [Null Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887332923) |

## What reviewers say

### Linking Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604)

Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.

**Highlights:** Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation, Link cable multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down), Cheat support, Customizable virtual controls, Save states

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


### GravityBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravityball-the-lost-core/id6761017518)

Guide an ancient artifact to escape an alien stronghold. Master unique magical abilities, navigate handcrafted levels, and customize your appearance. Experience a visually stunning journey with an original soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Master 6 unique abilities, 20 handcrafted levels, Stunning handmade visuals, Original soundtrack, Unlockable skins, One-time additional download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| 5000 Coin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10k Coin Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Premium Crystals Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20k Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50k Coint Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Premium Crystals Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 250k Coin Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 250 Premium Crystals Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linking Boy free?

Linking Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GravityBall free?

GravityBall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Linking Boy or GravityBall?

GravityBall is rated higher. Linking Boy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while GravityBall averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Linking Boy or GravityBall have ads?

GravityBall shows ads; Linking Boy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Linking Boy or GravityBall?

Linking Boy ships an update every 3 weeks, and GravityBall weekly. Most recently, Linking Boy was updated on November 8, 2026 and GravityBall on November 5, 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.*