Comparison

Macaron Pixel vs Bamboo Ball Num

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

Head to head
About

Macaron Pixel

Unwind with a charming pixel-clearing game featuring adorable ducks and a satisfying conveyor belt mechanic. Tap to shoot matching colored pixels, strategically manage your ducks' ammo and waiting slots, and enjoy relaxing gameplay anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Pixel-clearing gameplay
  • Cute duck conveyor belt
  • One-tap controls
  • Ammo count mechanic
  • Waiting slots for ducks
  • Offline play
Features
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Unwind with Macaron Pixel and join adorable little ducks for a sweet pixel-clearing break! With soft pastel colors, charming ducks, and smooth conveyor belt gameplay, every tap feels simple, satisfying, and relaxing. Core Gameplay: In each level, colorful pastel pixel blocks form a unique pattern waiting to be cleared. Ducks of different colors appear one by one on the conveyor belt, each with its own ammo count. Tap a duck, and it will fire automatically at pixel blocks of the matching color. The number above the duck’s head shows how many shots it has left. When its ammo reaches zero, the duck leaves the conveyor belt. If it still has ammo remaining after its current run, it will move into one of the 5 waiting slots, ready to be sent back onto the belt when the time is right. The game is easy to pick up, but clearing levels smoothly takes a little strategy. Conveyor belt space is limited, and so are the waiting slots. Observe the color layout, plan the ducks’ order, and manage your shooting rhythm to keep the belt from filling up. Make sure every duck gets its chance to shine at the perfect moment! No internet required. Play anytime, anywhere. Whether you are commuting, taking a break, or winding down before bed, Macaron Pixel offers quick, satisfying, and relaxing gameplay in short sessions. Key Features: Sweet Macaron Pixel Art: Soft pastel palettes and clean pixel-clearing gameplay create a cozy, soothing visual experience. Cute Duck Conveyor Belt: Watch the ducks line up, shoot, wait, and return in a smooth and satisfying gameplay loop. Easy One-Tap Controls: Just tap to shoot. Matching-color pixels are cleared automatically, with no complex aiming required. Ammo Count Mechanic: Each duck has a limited number of shots, so smart planning helps you clear levels more efficiently. 5 Waiting Slots: Park your ducks temporarily in the waiting slots and send them back into action at the right moment. Space Management Challenge: Limited conveyor belt space means your order and timing will determine your success. Play Offline: No internet needed. Enjoy relaxing pixel-clearing fun whenever you want. Quick Sessions, Light Strategy: Fast-paced, rewarding, and easy to learn, with that “just one more level” feeling. Macaron Pixel is perfect for players who love cute art styles, color matching, light strategy, and offline casual games. Send the ducks onto the conveyor belt and clear away those sweet pastel pixels block by block!

About

Bamboo Ball Num

A minimalist puzzle game where you merge numbered balls on a dynamic grid. Plan your shots carefully to combine numbers and achieve high scores before the board fills. Enjoy relaxing visuals and play offline anytime.

Highlights
  • Merge equal numbers to create higher values
  • Precision aiming with angle and power control
  • Endless mode for continuous merging
  • Daily target-score challenges
  • Local leaderboard for high score tracking
  • Relaxing bamboo theme and soundscapes
  • Offline play supported
Features
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Bamboo Ball Num is a minimalist yet addictive number-bouncing puzzle game designed for quick, brain-teasing sessions on your iPhone. Launch numbered bamboo balls onto a dynamic grid, combining same-number balls to merge into higher values. Plan each shot carefully — every bounce changes the board, and one wrong move can overflow your space. Challenge yourself to reach the highest score before the grid fills up. Welcome to Bamboo Ball Num! Merge & multiply – combine equal numbers to evolve them into larger values Precision aiming – swipe to set angle and power, master the physics of every shot Endless mode – keep merging as long as you can survive the ever-growing board Daily challenges – test your skills with unique target-score missions Local leaderboard – track your personal best and streak records Relaxing bamboo-themed visuals with smooth animations and calming soundscapes Fully offline – no internet or account required, pick up and play anywhere Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Bamboo Ball Num offers a fresh twist on number puzzles that’s easy to learn but hard to put down. Can you master the merge and claim the ultimate high score?

Screenshots

Macaron Pixel4 screens
Bamboo Ball Num4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bamboo Ball Num at none against Macaron Pixel's 10. Bamboo Ball Num also leads on ratings volume (73 vs 7). Macaron Pixel's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Macaron Pixel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bamboo Ball Num asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macaron Pixel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bamboo Ball Num has 73 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macaron Pixel ships an update every 2 weeks, Bamboo Ball Num every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Macaron Pixel versus Bamboo Ball Num: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacaron PixelBamboo Ball Num
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.7 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings773 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB202 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITEDRobie Robertson

Customer experience

Macaron Pixel

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bamboo Ball Num

All ratings73 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Macaron Pixel

One-time10
  • Tiny Package$1.99
  • Power Boost$7.99
  • Value Pack$9.99
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  • Medium Package$11.99
  • Advanced Pack$14.99
  • Lucky Deal$19.99
  • Mega Bundle$28.99
  • Deluxe Bundle$34.99
  • Premium Bundle$54.99
  • Supreme Bundle$99.99
None

Bamboo Ball Num

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Macaron Pixel free?
Macaron Pixel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bamboo Ball Num free?
Bamboo Ball Num is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Macaron Pixel or Bamboo Ball Num?
Macaron Pixel is rated higher. Macaron Pixel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bamboo Ball Num averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.
Do Macaron Pixel or Bamboo Ball Num have ads?
Both Macaron Pixel and Bamboo Ball Num show ads.
Which is updated more often, Macaron Pixel or Bamboo Ball Num?
Macaron Pixel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bamboo Ball Num every 11 days. Most recently, Macaron Pixel was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bamboo Ball Num on October 4, 2026.

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