# (R)evolve vs Monster Balls Smash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Balls Smash at 100% against (R)evolve's 33%. Monster Balls Smash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). (R)evolve's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (61 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (R)evolve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monster Balls Smash sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Balls Smash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (R)evolve has 61 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of (R)evolve's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monster Balls Smash's.

(R)evolve ships an update fortnightly, Monster Balls Smash every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (R)evolve | Monster Balls Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-balls-smash/id913113579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Botabot Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113582) |

## What reviewers say

### (R)evolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536)

Protect an alien planet from meteorites by spinning it to save its inhabitants. Evolve and spread life to achieve a high score. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with simple controls and vibrant graphics.

**Highlights:** Protect alien planet from meteorites, Spin planet to save inhabitants, Evolve and spread life, Fast-paced gameplay, Simple tap controls, HD graphics, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and animations
- 📱 Works on older devices (iPhone 3GS)
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Forced Facebook login on startup
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent stuttering and lag issues
- ❌ Confusing or missing game instructions
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for high scores

**Reported bugs**

- App immediately redirects to Facebook on launch
- Settings menu has no exit option
- High scores don't save without internet connection
- Achievement notifications block gameplay visibility
- Game freezes or fails to respond

**Requested features**

- Power-ups and upgrades system
- Peaceful/relaxed game mode
- Offline high score tracking
- Optional Facebook integration
- Ability to disable Facebook prompts


### Monster Balls Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-balls-smash/id913113579)

An arcade puzzle game featuring physics-based destruction and monster combat. Players launch monsters with special abilities to defeat invaders and protect homes across multiple worlds and levels. It's designed for quick play sessions when you have downtime.

**Highlights:** Physics-based destruction, Monster combat with special powers, Multiple worlds and levels, Challenging environmental elements, Strategic ramp and power bar aiming, In-game power-up collection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Monsters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Plays. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Full game. | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (R)evolve free?

(R)evolve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Balls Smash free?

Monster Balls Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, (R)evolve or Monster Balls Smash?

Monster Balls Smash is rated higher. (R)evolve averages 3.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Monster Balls Smash averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do (R)evolve or Monster Balls Smash have ads?

Neither (R)evolve nor Monster Balls Smash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (R)evolve or Monster Balls Smash?

(R)evolve ships an update fortnightly, and Monster Balls Smash every 5 months. Most recently, (R)evolve was updated on October 20, 2026 and Monster Balls Smash on October 5, 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.*