# Ball King vs Super Waves

The clearest difference is rating: Ball King at 4.7 against Super Waves's 4.1. Ball King also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 68 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball King sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Super Waves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball King holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball King has 1.9K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Ball King's written reviews are positive against 75% of Super Waves's.

Ball King ships an update every 2 months, Super Waves every 68 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball King | Super Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-king/id946496840/reviews)** | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-waves-action-platformer/id959185435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 68 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Qwiboo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323503765) | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-king/id946496840)

Experience arcade basketball with a twist, throwing quirky objects through the hoop. Compete with friends and millions of players across various game modes and unlockable environments.

**Highlights:** Throw unique objects, Compete with friends, Two exciting game modes, Unlock new environments, Unlock new objects to throw

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowling Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baseball Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Burger | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Head | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yin Yang | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Shamrock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old Radio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ninja | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bomb | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Duck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tree Frog | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 💰 Free to play with fair monetization
- ⏱️ Great time killer for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive unlocks of the same items
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🌬️ Wind mechanic can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing on launch after updates
- Disappearing coins/prizes after opening gifts

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize player character
- Improved progression system for unlocks
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


### Super Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-waves-action-platformer/id959185435)

Test your retro gaming skills in this arcade action classic. Jump and smash to survive against hordes of sea creatures with your boat and paddle. Collect gold, recruit mermaids, and upgrade your abilities for an endless challenge.

**Highlights:** Boat and paddle combat, Classic platformer controls, Collect gold and treasures, Recruit mermaids, Upgrade health and super moves, Procedurally generated waves, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of 2,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Multiplier | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of 6,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 14,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Reload Supers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of 31,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Johnny | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Supers | $6.99 | one-time |
| King of the Seven Seas | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball King free?

Ball King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Super Waves free?

Super Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ball King or Super Waves?

Ball King is rated higher. Ball King averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Super Waves averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Ball King or Super Waves have ads?

Both Ball King and Super Waves show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ball King or Super Waves?

Ball King ships an update every 2 months, and Super Waves every 68 months. Most recently, Ball King was updated on October 17, 2026 and Super Waves on October 9, 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.*