Comparison

Red Ball 4 vs Going Balls

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 75 exciting levels
  • Epic boss battles
  • Tricky traps
  • Defeat monsters
  • Exciting physics
  • Cloud support
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Going Balls

Control a rolling ball through challenging tracks, testing your reflexes and physics mastery. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new balls and environments in this fast-paced arcade adventure.

Highlights
  • Dozens of challenging levels
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Ball customization
  • One-finger control
  • Tons of obstacles
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Going Balls: The Ultimate Speed and Balance Challenge! Are you ready for a high-speed runner game that tests your reflexes and mastery of physics? Download Going Balls today and experience the most thrilling arcade adventure on mobile! Join millions of players worldwide in this addictive hyper-casual hit. What is Going Balls? Going Balls is an exhilarating, fast-paced ball game where your main goal is to control a rolling ball and guide it safely to the finish line on increasingly difficult tracks. It’s the perfect blend of a precision puzzle game and a heart-pounding speed challenge. How to Play: Swipe your screen to control the speed and direction of your ball. Master the art of balance as you navigate narrow paths, dodge unexpected obstacles (challenge!), and collect coins to unlock new balls and environments. The simple controls hide a deep, skill-based arcade experience! Key Features: The Ultimate Rolling Adventure! * Dozens of Challenging Levels: Race through diverse worlds, from sky-high platforms to treacherous industrial zones. Each level offers a unique challenge that will keep you coming back for more! * Realistic Physics Engine: Feel the thrill of true physics-based gameplay. Every roll, jump, and acceleration feels incredibly smooth and responsive. Balance is key to surviving! * Customize Your Ball: Collect thousands of coins and unlock a massive collection of cool, colorful, and unique balls. Personalize your runner experience! * Intuitive One-Finger Control: The ultimate pick-up-and-play hyper-casual design. Simple to learn, but incredibly hard to master - perfect for quick bursts of fun or long endless sessions. * Tons of Obstacles: Avoid swinging hammers, tricky ramps, massive wrecking balls, and unexpected gaps. Your speed and precision are your only allies! Why You'll Love Going Balls! Going Balls is more than just a runner - it's an immensely satisfying experience. The rush of barely making a jump, the joy of collecting a huge stack of coins, and the feeling of accomplishment after conquering a nearly impossible challenge makes this game highly addictive. We’ve optimized the gameplay for pure fun! * Instant Thrills: Short, intense levels make it ideal for quick breaks. Skill Progression: You can feel yourself getting better at speed and balance with every attempt. * High Replayability: The pursuit of the perfect, flawless run is endless! Download Now - Totally FREE! Ready to roll? Get the full arcade experience without spending a dime! Going Balls is totally free to download and play. Experience the ultimate physics-based challenge today! Download Going Balls and start your speed adventure now!

Screenshots

Red Ball 44 screens
Going Balls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Going Balls at Free against Red Ball 4's $4.99. Going Balls also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (421K vs 7.5K). Red Ball 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 58%). On in-app purchases, monetization model, chart position and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Going Balls is free to download; Red Ball 4 costs $4.99 up front. Red Ball 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Going Balls sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Red Ball 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Going Balls has 421K ratings behind it against 7.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Red Ball 4's written reviews are positive against 58% of Going Balls's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Ball 4 ships an update every 13 months, Going Balls every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Red Ball 4 versus Going Balls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed Ball 4Going Balls
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (7.5K ratings) — better4.6 (421K ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better57.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7.5K421K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#165#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB512 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGSUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD

Customer experience

Red Ball 4

All ratings7,518 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.7%

Going Balls

All ratings420,895 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews4,151 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative31.1%

User reviews

Red Ball 4

From 7.5K App Store ratings

What 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

Going Balls

From 421K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics and visuals
  • 🎉 Variety of levels and challenges
  • 🏆 Rewarding progression system

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive advertisements
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
  • 🤖 Questionable AI in multiplayer
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

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

Going Balls

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
  • Restore purchases feature not working as expected
  • Incorrect rewards given after completing levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Create your own levels
  • Multiplayer mode with real players
  • More diverse ball and world customization options
  • Endless mode with high scores

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Red Ball 4

One-time1
  • Unlock all levels$1.99
21 purchases

Going Balls

One-time21
  • VIP Pass$0.99
  • Ball OldBall$0.99
  • SkipIts Pack 1$0.99
Show 18 more
  • Road Trip Sticker$1.99
  • VIP Pass$1.99
  • VIP Access$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Remove Ads Offer$2.99
  • SkipIts Pack 2$2.99
  • VIP Access$2.99
  • Remove Ads Promo$3.99
  • VIP Pass$3.99
  • Ball Planet$4.99
  • SkipIts Pack 3$4.99
  • VIP Access$4.99
  • VIP Pass$8.99
  • SkipIts Pack 4$8.99
  • Coins Pack 4$11.99
  • VIP Pass$12.99
  • Ball Bling$19.99
  • VIP Access$29.99

Questions

Is Red Ball 4 free?
Red Ball 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Going Balls free?
Going Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Red Ball 4 or Going Balls?
Red Ball 4 is rated higher. Red Ball 4 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Going Balls averages 4.6 from 421K ratings.
Do Red Ball 4 or Going Balls have ads?
Going Balls shows ads; Red Ball 4 does not.
Which is updated more often, Red Ball 4 or Going Balls?
Red Ball 4 ships an update every 13 months, and Going Balls every 10 days. Most recently, Red Ball 4 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Going Balls on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Red Ball 4 or Going Balls?
Red Ball 4 currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and Going Balls at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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