# 100 Balls vs Twist

The clearest difference is ads: 100 Balls at none against Twist's shown. 100 Balls also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). Twist's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 100 Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Twist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for 100 Balls against 4.1 for Twist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twist has 36K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 68% positive.

100 Balls ships an update every 4 weeks, Twist every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 100 Balls | Twist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-balls/id848218959/reviews) | **[4.1 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist/id1052231801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giedrius Talzunas](https://appshunter.io/developer/482912710) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### 100 Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-balls/id848218959)

A simple yet addictive one-tap game where you fill moving cups with falling balls. Test your reflexes as the speed increases and cups change color, yielding higher value balls. Compete with others in multiplayer mode or aim for high scores on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Single tap control, Multiplayer mode, Challenge mode with 30 maps, Leaderboard and achievements, Colored cups for higher value balls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Screen Mode (No Ads) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎶 Great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interrupt gameplay
- Pause button resets progress
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and difficulty options
- Ability to save progress and resume
- Customization options


### Twist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist/id1052231801)

Tap to jump and twist platforms to stay on the game. Avoid falling off the edges and collect gems to unlock new cosmetic items. Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Twist platforms, Avoid falling, Collect gems, Unlock new balls, Unlock platform colors

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun concept
- 💎 Ability to change ball and floor colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of variety in gameplay
- 💰 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Freezing and glitches
- 🤔 Pointless floor color changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads popping up during gameplay
- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent responsiveness to taps

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Customizable backgrounds
- Pause and resume functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 100 Balls free?

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

### Is Twist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 100 Balls or Twist?

Twist is rated higher. 100 Balls averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Twist averages 4.1 from 36K ratings.

### Do 100 Balls or Twist have ads?

Twist shows ads; 100 Balls does not.

### Which is updated more often, 100 Balls or Twist?

100 Balls ships an update every 4 weeks, and Twist every 4 months. Most recently, 100 Balls was updated on November 1, 2026 and Twist on November 8, 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.*