Comparison

Ask Da Ball vs MadEl 8 Ball

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

Head to head
About

Ask Da Ball

Get instant Yes or No answers to your burning questions. Simply focus on your question and tap the ball for a fun, mystical response. Remember, it's for entertainment only and not for serious decision-making.

Highlights
  • Yes/No question answering
  • Mystical ball interface
  • Fun and entertaining
  • Insightful responses
  • Simple tap interaction
Features
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The possible answer to some of life’s most pressing questions is just a tap away with Ask Da Ball. Simply concentrate, think of a question that can be answered with a Yes or No, then tap for your answer. You’ll be amazed and mystified at its ineffable wisdom and ability to provide insight to your most burning questions. Are you going to get that promotion? Is it a good time to change your hair style? Does that special someone you admire like you as much as you like them? Do remember though that Ask Da Ball has no real psychic, future-predicting powers that we’re aware of. Do not base any decisions on the answers received, seriously, it’s just for fun. Fun Facts: The origin of the use of a crystal ball for clairvoyance dates to Celtic tribes all the way back to 2000 B.C. In fortune telling, the ball only serves as a focal point for fortune seers to clear their mind of distractions. Crystal balls are but one of many devices used to tell fortunes. Other methods include palm reading, tarot cards and tea leaves.

About

MadEl 8 Ball

Shake your phone to get answers from a neon orb. This simple, ad-free Magic 8 Ball app requires no sign-ups and works offline. Customize answers and discover secret responses for fun decisions.

Highlights
  • Shake to get answers
  • Neon-cosmic design
  • Teen-safe answers
  • Edit/add custom answers
  • Secret responses
  • Works offline
Features
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Shake your phone and watch the neon orb reveal your answer. No sign-ups. No ads. Just a quick, simple Magic 8 Ball you can use anytime. Features • Shake to get a new answer • Clean neon-cosmic design • Teen-safe answers only • Hidden menu to edit or add your own answers • Secret responses that appear once in a while • Works fully offline Perfect for quick decisions, hanging out with friends, or just killing a few minutes with something fun. Download and give it a shake.

Screenshots

Ask Da Ball4 screens
MadEl 8 Ball3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MadEl 8 Ball at 5.0 against Ask Da Ball's 4.5. MadEl 8 Ball also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). Ask Da Ball's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MadEl 8 Ball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ask Da Ball ships an update every 5 months, MadEl 8 Ball daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ask Da Ball versus MadEl 8 Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsk Da BallMadEl 8 Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE SMALL FORTUNE COMPANY, LLCJeff Panis

In-app purchases

None

Ask Da Ball

No in-app purchases

None

MadEl 8 Ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ask Da Ball free?
Ask Da Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MadEl 8 Ball free?
MadEl 8 Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ask Da Ball or MadEl 8 Ball?
MadEl 8 Ball is rated higher. Ask Da Ball averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MadEl 8 Ball averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ask Da Ball or MadEl 8 Ball have ads?
Neither Ask Da Ball nor MadEl 8 Ball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ask Da Ball or MadEl 8 Ball?
Ask Da Ball ships an update every 5 months, and MadEl 8 Ball daily. Most recently, Ask Da Ball was updated on October 5, 2026 and MadEl 8 Ball on October 28, 2026.

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