Comparison

StareMaster vs Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

StareMaster

Test your willpower in a digital staring contest. Use your device's camera to lock eyes with animated opponents and avoid blinking to win. Compete in different modes, challenge friends, and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Real-time face tracking
  • Animated 3D opponents
  • Versus mode
  • Endless Stare-a-thon mode
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • On-device processing for privacy
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STARE IF YOU DARE From the maker of SketchParty TV, StareMaster is the ultimate staring contest. Pick your opponent, hold up your front-facing camera, and lock eyes. And then… don't blink. FACE THE GLARE GAUNTLET Face off against the Elder Man. He's been staring down anyone who looked at him sideways since before you were born. Then, take on the Teenager. She can maintain that expressionless gaze until you're on the verge of tears. The final boss? The Baby. Battle his unblinking eyes. Can you defeat them all with your icy stare? TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Versus - outlast a series of opponents one by one. Keep staring until one of you breaks and blinks. • Stare-a-Thon - this staring contest doesn't stop until you do. Some last mere seconds, some can stare for minutes at a time. What kind of starer are you? CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS Share your best time and dare your friends to beat it. PICK YOUR PUNISHMENT With three difficulty tiers and three hilarious opponents, whether you're a rookie looker or an ice-cold StareMaster, there's a challenge waiting to break you. GAME CENTER Climb the leaderboards and see how you rate against the world. FEATURES • real-time 3d opponents • two modes: Versus and the endless Stare-a-Thon • three levels of difficulty • Game Center leaderboards and 16 unique achievements • Haptic feedback (on supported devices) So go ahead! Stare if you dare. Get StareMaster today.

About

Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle

Engage in a hypnotic puzzle experience by launching colored balls to smash through glowing rings. Enjoy satisfying physics-based bounces and a relaxing neon atmosphere with mesmerizing music. Each level offers fresh challenges with new ring patterns and evolving layouts.

Highlights
  • Physics-based ring breaking
  • Relaxing neon atmosphere
  • Hypnotic visuals and music
  • Smooth bouncing ball physics
  • Creative puzzle levels
  • Intuitive mechanics
Features
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Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle: break through glowing rings in a hypnotic neon puzzle experience! Smash Matching Rings Choose colored balls, launch them into the arena, and smash matching rings with satisfying physics-based bounces. Watch balls ricochet, glide, and carve colorful trails as every hit slowly destroys the moving shapes around them. Relaxing Hypnotic Flow Easy to learn and deeply satisfying, the game blends relaxing visuals, smooth motion, and hypnotic music into a calm yet engaging gameplay flow. No pressure – just immersive puzzle action and mesmerizing ball movement. Fresh Puzzles Every Level Every level introduces new ring patterns, moving shapes, and clever layouts that keep the gameplay fresh and rewarding. Plan your ball choices, manage active balls, and clear the board in the most satisfying way possible. Features: - Unique physics-based ring breaking gameplay - Relaxing neon atmosphere with hypnotic visuals and music - Simple controls and intuitive mechanics - Smooth bouncing ball physics and satisfying impacts - Creative puzzle levels with evolving challenges - Easy to start, hard to put down Enter the flow. Feel the rhythm. Break every ring in Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle!

Screenshots

StareMaster4 screens
Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle at 339 against StareMaster's 2. Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). StareMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. StareMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StareMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle has 339 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StareMaster ships an update every 2 days, Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StareMaster versus Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStareMasterHypno Ball Ring Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (339 ratings)
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB253 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMagnate Interactive LtdSamfinaco LLC

Customer experience

StareMaster

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle

All ratings339 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StareMaster

One-time1
  • StareMaster Pro$1.99
11 purchases

Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle

One-time11
  • Coin pack$1.99
  • Best Offer$2.99
  • Coin Pack$8.99
Show 8 more
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Lives Bundle$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$12.99
  • Coin Pack$17.99
  • Best Offer$19.99
  • Coin Pack$34.99
  • Coin Pack$59.99
  • Coin Pack$99.99

Questions

Is StareMaster free?
StareMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle free?
Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StareMaster or Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle?
StareMaster is rated higher. StareMaster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle averages 4.8 from 339 ratings.
Do StareMaster or Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle have ads?
Both StareMaster and Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, StareMaster or Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle?
StareMaster ships an update every 2 days, and Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle every 8 days. Most recently, StareMaster was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle on October 16, 2026.

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