# 100 Balls vs Hop

The clearest difference is rating: Hop at 4.5 against 100 Balls's 4.0. Hop also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (30K vs 1.8K). 100 Balls's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hop has 30K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 100 Balls's written reviews are positive against 85% of Hop's.

100 Balls ships an update every 4 weeks, Hop every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 100 Balls | Hop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-balls/id848218959/reviews) | **[4.5 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hop/id1154436120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| 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


### Hop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hop/id1154436120)

Guide a bouncing ball across a path of tiles, aiming for endless hops. Master precise controls to create combos and challenge friends' high scores in this fast-paced arcade game. It's a simple yet addictive experience designed for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch controls, Endless bouncing gameplay, Combo scoring system, Beat friend's high scores, Challenging arcade action

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Challenging and competitive
- 👍 Simple but effective
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 💰 Difficult to earn enough gems for new balls
- 🙄 Gets boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Ads covering the screen during gameplay
- Game freezing and causing loss of progress

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer or social features
- Introduce more varied gameplay elements
- Allow customization of balls and backgrounds
- Implement a pause button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 100 Balls free?

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

### Is Hop free?

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

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

Hop is rated higher. 100 Balls averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Hop averages 4.5 from 30K ratings.

### Do 100 Balls or Hop have ads?

Hop shows ads; 100 Balls does not.

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

100 Balls ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hop every 3 months. Most recently, 100 Balls was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hop 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.*