# Balancer vs Drive, Not Dive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balancer at none against Drive, Not Dive's 5. Drive, Not Dive's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Balancer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Balancer against 4.5 for Drive, Not Dive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drive, Not Dive has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balancer | Drive, Not Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balancer-dont-let-it-fall/id6744556396/reviews)** | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#209** |
| Size | 114 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joao Reis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633456295) | [Vikas Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588876306) |

## What reviewers say

### Balancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balancer-dont-let-it-fall/id6744556396)

A minimalist game where you control a floating platform with finger swipes to guide a sphere and collect points. Test your precision and balance to beat your high score in this addictive, fast-paced challenge.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-finger controls, Satisfying physics-based movement, Clean, minimalistic visuals, Addictive high-score chasing, Optional rewarded ads for second chances

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drive, Not Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.

**Highlights:** Tap to control plank, Coin-based power-ups, Global leaderboard, Unlockable cars, Minimalist artwork, Catchy in-game music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggy Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf Glider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Track Titan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
- 🚀 Simple but challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls too small and close together
- 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

**Requested features**

- Larger or adjustable controls
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balancer free?

Balancer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drive, Not Dive free?

Drive, Not Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Balancer or Drive, Not Dive?

Balancer is rated higher. Balancer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Drive, Not Dive averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Balancer or Drive, Not Dive have ads?

Both Balancer and Drive, Not Dive show ads.

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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.*