# Red Ball 4 vs Chameleon Run

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Ball 4 | Chameleon Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chameleon-run/id1084860489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #101 | **#16** |
| Size | 133 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Ball 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Casual, #172 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 75 exciting levels, Epic boss battles, Tricky traps, Defeat monsters, Exciting physics, Cloud support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Challenging yet rewarding levels
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🎢 Engaging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Lack of new content updates
- 🔒 Achievements not working properly
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not unlocking
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress being lost
- Crashes on certain level transitions

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and worlds
- Implement difficulty settings
- Allow progress reset option
- Improve achievement system
- Optimize for older devices


### Chameleon Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chameleon-run/id1084860489)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Racing, #48 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls
- 💎 Challenging levels with replayability
- 🎨 Vibrant, minimalist graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 💤 Lack of new content/levels
- 🧠 Steep learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes on older devices
- Issues with color switching on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Additional gameplay modes
- Customization options for characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Ball 4 free?

Red Ball 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Chameleon Run free?

Chameleon Run costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Red Ball 4 or Chameleon Run?

Red Ball 4 is rated higher. Red Ball 4 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Chameleon Run averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Red Ball 4 or Chameleon Run have ads?

Neither Red Ball 4 nor Chameleon Run shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Ball 4 or Chameleon Run?

Red Ball 4 ships an update every 13 months, and Chameleon Run every 2 months. Most recently, Red Ball 4 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chameleon Run on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Red Ball 4 or Chameleon Run?

Red Ball 4 currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Chameleon Run at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*