# Plug vs Ball Python King

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plug at 76% against Ball Python King's 25%. Plug also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plug sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Python King sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plug holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plug has 1.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Plug's written reviews are positive against 25% of Ball Python King's.

Plug ships an update weekly, Ball Python King every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plug | Ball Python King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-build-your-empire-irl/id6761916606/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-python-king/id6784176515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nocturne Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804633967) | [Huan Ru Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784176517) |

## What reviewers say

### Plug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-build-your-empire-irl/id6761916606)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Build and manage a global dealer empire on a real-world map. Automate your operations to earn offline profits and expand your territory across cities and continents. Compete with rivals in real-time events and unlock powerful upgrades.

**Highlights:** Build empire on real-world live map, Automate operations for offline profit, Expand territory city by city, Hire managers and unlock upgrades, Compete in real-time events, Idle tycoon and incremental progression

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lab Boost I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Production Speed I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Distribution I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discretion I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Driver Upgrade 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dryer Upgrade 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Farm Upgrade 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Driver Upgrade 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Farm Upgrade 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dryer Upgrade 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Driver Upgrade 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clean Money - $10K | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dryer Upgrade 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clean Money - $50K | $12.99 | one-time |
| Clean Money - $100K | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Empire Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |


### Ball Python King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-python-king/id6784176515)

This game simulates breeding ball pythons using a realistic genetics engine. Pair snakes, incubate eggs, and discover rare morphs. Catalog your collection and trade with other players.

**Highlights:** Realistic genetics engine, Breed and hatch new morphs, Morphdex for cataloging, In-game marketplace, Card packs and events, Build and display collection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plug free?

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

### Is Ball Python King free?

Ball Python King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plug or Ball Python King?

Plug is rated higher. Plug averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Ball Python King averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Plug or Ball Python King have ads?

Neither Plug nor Ball Python King shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plug or Ball Python King?

Plug ships an update weekly, and Ball Python King every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plug was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ball Python King on October 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.*