# Catch the Balls vs Hover Racer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Catch the Balls at 45% against Hover Racer's 0%. Catch the Balls also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (499 vs 1). Hover Racer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hover Racer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Catch the Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hover Racer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch the Balls has 499 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Catch the Balls's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hover Racer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Catch the Balls ships an update monthly, Hover Racer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch the Balls | Hover Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-balls/id883605810/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-racer-lightning/id1095265614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [AQToor Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/308157531) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch the Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-balls/id883605810)

Engage in a fun arcade-style game where you must catch falling balls and collect stars. Progress through numerous levels and unlock achievements as you play.

**Highlights:** Catch falling balls, Collect stars, 60 levels, 4 worlds, 15 achievements, 300 Balls Score Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Classic game
- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🔋 Performance problems
- 💩 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Balls getting stuck in levels
- Black screen on level 1
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Support for newer iOS versions
- More levels and worlds
- Fix stuck ball issue in Volcano World level 10


### Hover Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-racer-lightning/id1095265614)

Experience high-speed racing through dynamic space environments in a futuristic hovercraft. Collect in-game currency to unlock new items in the integrated shop. Compete with friends by comparing scores on Game Centre.

**Highlights:** Break-neck speed racing, Ever-changing landscapes, Collect credits, Integrated item shop, Amazing graphics, Compare scores with friends

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50000 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Permanently | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Credits Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch the Balls free?

Catch the Balls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hover Racer free?

Hover Racer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catch the Balls or Hover Racer?

Hover Racer is rated higher. Catch the Balls averages 4.1 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Hover Racer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Catch the Balls or Hover Racer have ads?

Neither Catch the Balls nor Hover Racer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Catch the Balls or Hover Racer?

Catch the Balls ships an update monthly, and Hover Racer every 3 months. Most recently, Catch the Balls was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hover Racer on October 24, 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.*