# StareMaster vs Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StareMaster | Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staremaster/id733342409/reviews)** | [4.8 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypno-ball-ring-puzzle/id6763274366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magnate Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/303058770) | [Samfinaco LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143580778) |

## What reviewers say

### StareMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staremaster/id733342409)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StareMaster Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hypno Ball Ring Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypno-ball-ring-puzzle/id6763274366)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lives Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*