# Tap The Black Tile vs Balls go High

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap The Black Tile at 96% against Balls go High's 33%. Tap The Black Tile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Balls go High's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 7) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap The Black Tile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Balls go High sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Balls go High holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balls go High has 33K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Tap The Black Tile's written reviews are positive against 33% of Balls go High's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tap The Black Tile ships an update every 2 weeks, Balls go High every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap The Black Tile | Balls go High |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-the-black-tile/id866856733/reviews) | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-go-high/id1604861021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 32.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [寒雪 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/903436179) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap The Black Tile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-the-black-tile/id866856733)

Tap all the black tiles as quickly as possible. This game offers an easy-to-learn yet challenging experience. Compete with friends on leaderboards and share your scores on social media.

**Highlights:** Tap black tiles, Easy to learn, Challenging to master, Leaderboard competition, Social sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hell Mode | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging and fast-paced
- 💡 Different difficulty modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and unresponsive controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Forced 5-star reviews to unlock features

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not registering taps correctly
- Display issues on certain devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More variety in tile colors and patterns
- Ability to customize the game experience
- Leaderboards and multiplayer options


### Balls go High

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-go-high/id1604861021)

Guide a ball over challenging hills, collecting multipliers to increase your score. This addictive game offers satisfying gameplay with vibrant colors and a competitive leaderboard. Test your skills with simple one-finger controls.

**Highlights:** One-finger swipe controls, Multiplier gates for higher scores, Addictive collect gameplay, Global leaderboard, Vivid colors and satisfying animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Smooth ball animations
- 💰 Rewarding coin system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🧭 Confusing camera angles
- 🔒 Forced internet connection
- 📺 Excessive ads, even after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Balls falling through map
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect score tracking

**Requested features**

- More varied level obstacles
- Offline play mode
- Customizable ball skins
- Improved leaderboard functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap The Black Tile free?

Tap The Black Tile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Balls go High free?

Balls go High is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap The Black Tile or Balls go High?

Balls go High is rated higher. Tap The Black Tile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Balls go High averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

### Do Tap The Black Tile or Balls go High have ads?

Balls go High shows ads; Tap The Black Tile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap The Black Tile or Balls go High?

Tap The Black Tile ships an update every 2 weeks, and Balls go High every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tap The Black Tile was updated on October 21, 2026 and Balls go High on October 31, 2026.

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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.*