Ask Da Ball vs The Orb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Yes/No question answering
- Mystical ball interface
- Fun and entertaining
- Insightful responses
- Simple tap interaction
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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.
The Orb
Ask questions and shake your device to receive playful, AI-generated answers. Choose from various response styles like cheeky, mystical, or silly for a fun and unpredictable experience.
- AI-generated answers
- Shake to reveal responses
- Multiple answer vibes (Cheeky, Mystical, Silly, Sweet, Dramatic)
- Playful and quick interactions
- Supports typed or spoken questions
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The Orb is a smarter magic ball. Speak or type your question, give your device a shake, and see what answer comes back. If AI is available on your device, The Orb uses it to generate even more interesting answers. It is quick, playful, and always ready with a response, though not one to take as advice. Choose from a variety of answer vibes: • Cheeky: lightly snarky and playful • Mystical: dreamy and fortune-like • Silly: goofy and unpredictable • Sweet: warm and encouraging • Dramatic: grand and over-the-top Whether you want a laugh, a little drama, or a suspiciously confident answer, The Orb is ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Orb at 100% against Ask Da Ball's 50%. The Orb also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). Ask Da Ball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. The Orb sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ask Da Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Orb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Ask Da Ball's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Orb's.
Ask Da Ball ships an update every 5 months, The Orb every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ask Da Ball | The Orb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THE SMALL FORTUNE COMPANY, LLC | Jordan Carney |
Customer experience
Ask Da Ball
The Orb
In-app purchases
Ask Da Ball
No in-app purchases
The Orb
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$2.99
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