# Sumward vs Balloon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon at none against Sumward's 3. Sumward's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sumward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Balloon asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sumward | Balloon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [StackForge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896315914) | [Yasin Dinc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787573070) |

## What reviewers say

### Sumward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumward-number-deckbuilder/id6779819435)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StackForge Play Pass Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StackForge Play Pass Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Sumward Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### Balloon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-windbound/id6803171122)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sumward free?

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

### Is Balloon free?

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

### Do Sumward or Balloon have ads?

Neither Sumward nor Balloon shows 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.*