# Red Ball 4 vs Going Balls

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Ball 4 | Going Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796/reviews)** | [4.6 (421K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls/id1499081620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.5K | **421K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#59** |
| Size | 133 MB | 512 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Ball 4

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Casual, #170 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


### Going Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls/id1499081620)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Action, #153 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ball OldBall | $0.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Road Trip Sticker | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Promo | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ball Planet | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ball Bling | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #88 in the App Store charts, and Going Balls at #59. 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.*