# PullRates vs Packball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Packball at none against PullRates's 3. Packball also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PullRates's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PullRates sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Packball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Packball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PullRates has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of PullRates's written reviews are positive against 100% of Packball's.

PullRates ships an update every 4 days, Packball every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PullRates | Packball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pullrates/id6786170156/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packball-basketball-cards/id6811194534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Duarte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786170158) | [Jeffrey Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804469737) |

## What reviewers say

### PullRates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pullrates/id6786170156)

This app simulates opening virtual booster packs from over 160 card sets, offering authentic pull rates and real-time market prices. Engage in strategic Tycoon and Stat Clash modes, complete daily challenges, and build a comprehensive virtual collection without paywalls.

**Highlights:** Authentic pack opening simulation, Verified pull rates, Real-time eBay market prices, Tycoon and Roguelike modes, Daily challenges and rewards, Stat Clash battle mode, Collection tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PullRates Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| PullRates Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PullRates Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Packball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packball-basketball-cards/id6811194534)

Assemble your basketball team, strategize plays, and compete in various game modes. Collect player cards, manage your lineup, and chase championship titles in this pixel art sports simulation.

**Highlights:** Build and manage your starting five, Call plays and strategize during games, Collect player cards and open packs, Compete in various game modes (Ranked, Tournaments, Draft), Play with friends in private leagues, Offline single-player mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PullRates free?

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

### Is Packball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PullRates or Packball?

Packball is rated higher. PullRates averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Packball averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PullRates or Packball have ads?

PullRates shows ads; Packball does not.

### Which is updated more often, PullRates or Packball?

PullRates ships an update every 4 days, and Packball every 2 days. Most recently, PullRates was updated on October 31, 2026 and Packball on October 29, 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.*