# BALL x PIT vs Sunrock Protector

The clearest difference is ads: BALL x PIT at none against Sunrock Protector's shown. BALL x PIT also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Sunrock Protector's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BALL x PIT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sunrock Protector sells 3 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 — 4.9 for BALL x PIT against 5.0 for Sunrock Protector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BALL x PIT has 3.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of BALL x PIT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sunrock Protector's.

BALL x PIT ships an update weekly, Sunrock Protector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BALL x PIT | Sunrock Protector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-x-pit/id6738703497/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrock-protector/id6752259301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 457 MB | 749 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Patrick Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656988273) |

## What reviewers say

### BALL x PIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-x-pit/id6738703497)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Adventure, #153 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in a brick-breaking, ball-fusing roguelite adventure. Battle enemies with ricocheting projectiles, gather resources, and build a new city. Recruit heroes and explore diverse realms in this fast-paced fantasy quest.

**Highlights:** Brick-breaking gameplay, Ball fusion system with 60+ randomized balls, Base building with 70+ unique structures, Hero recruitment and upgrades, Exploration of diverse realms, Roguelite progression

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $14.99 | one-time |


### Sunrock Protector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrock-protector/id6752259301)

Embark on quests in a living wilderness as a mercenary, gathering resources and battling enemies. Upgrade your gear and fortress with spoils of war, and uncover lost lore by collecting scattered pages of an ancient text. Master elemental magic to aid you in your adventures.

**Highlights:** Action RPG gameplay, Loot and resource gathering, Fortress and gear upgrades, Elemental magic system, Story-driven quests, Portrait/landscape play

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Currency pack (small) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Currency pack (large) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BALL x PIT free?

BALL x PIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sunrock Protector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BALL x PIT or Sunrock Protector?

Sunrock Protector is rated higher. BALL x PIT averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Sunrock Protector averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do BALL x PIT or Sunrock Protector have ads?

Sunrock Protector shows ads; BALL x PIT does not.

### Which is updated more often, BALL x PIT or Sunrock Protector?

BALL x PIT ships an update weekly, and Sunrock Protector every 2 weeks. Most recently, BALL x PIT was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sunrock Protector on September 24, 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.*