Red Ball 4 vs Chameleon Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Red Ball 4
Embark on an adventure to save the world from evil minions intent on making it square. Guide a bouncing ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience an all-new adventure with epic boss battles and exciting physics.
- 75 exciting levels
- Epic boss battles
- Tricky traps
- Defeat monsters
- Exciting physics
- Cloud support
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Red Alert! Evil minions want to squeeze the planet into a square shape. Who's got the balls to save the world ? Oh yeah, that's right! Red Ball to the rescue! Roll, jump and bounce through 75 exciting levels full of adventure. Make your way through tricky traps and defeat all monsters. Features: - All-New Red Ball Adventure - 75 Levels - Epic Boss Battles - Cloud Support - Exciting Physics Elements - Groovy Soundtrack - HID Controller Support
Chameleon Run
Navigate challenging levels in this fast-paced autorunner. Switch colors to match the ground as you run and jump, utilizing unique mechanics like double jumps. Compete for the fastest times on non-linear levels with stylish graphics.
- Fast-paced running, jumping, and color switching
- Double jump and head jump mechanics
- Pixel-perfect physics
- Stylish, colorful graphics
- Non-linear levels with objectives
- Fastest time leaderboards
- Simple two-button controls
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Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more. Your goal is to switch your color to match the ground as you run and jump from platform to platform. Sounds easy right? Well think again! Features - Fast paced running, jumping and switching colors - Fun jumping mechanics like "double jump" and "head jump" - Pixel perfect physics - Stylish, super smooth and colorful graphics - Non-linear levels with 3 special objectives in each one - Compete for the fastest time on each level - Simple two button controls
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chameleon Run at none against Red Ball 4's 1. Chameleon Run also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Red Ball 4 costs $4.99 and Chameleon Run $1.99 up front. Red Ball 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chameleon Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Red Ball 4 against 4.7 for Chameleon Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Red Ball 4's written reviews are positive against 94% of Chameleon Run's.
Red Ball 4 ships an update every 13 months, Chameleon Run every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Red Ball 4 | Chameleon Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.7K ratings) — better | 4.7 (21K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | 21K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #93 | #15 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG | Noodlecake |
Customer experience
Red Ball 4
Chameleon Run
User reviews
Red Ball 4
From 7.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Challenging yet rewarding levels
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🎢 Engaging boss battles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Lack of new content updates
- 🔒 Achievements not working properly
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost
Chameleon Run
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls
- 💎 Challenging levels with replayability
- 🎨 Vibrant, minimalist graphics
Room to improve
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 💤 Lack of new content/levels
- 🧠 Steep learning curve
Bugs and requests
Red Ball 4
Reported bugs
5 issues- Achievements not unlocking
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress being lost
- Crashes on certain level transitions
Requested features
5 requests- Add more levels and worlds
- Implement difficulty settings
- Allow progress reset option
- Improve achievement system
- Optimize for older devices
Chameleon Run
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes on older devices
- Issues with color switching on certain levels
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and worlds
- Additional gameplay modes
- Customization options for characters
In-app purchases
Red Ball 4
- Unlock all levels$1.99
Chameleon Run
No in-app purchases
