# Sanic Ball vs Level Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Sanic Ball at 4.6 against Level Maker's 3.6. Sanic Ball also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 54%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 90). Level Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sanic Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Level Maker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sanic Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sanic Ball has 1.2K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Sanic Ball's written reviews are positive against 54% of Level Maker's.

Sanic Ball ships an update every 3 months, Level Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sanic Ball | Level Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanic-ball/id965630618/reviews)** | [3.6 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-maker/id1054611476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **88.4% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 268 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sergio Castillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/571460329) | [Vorun Kreal](https://appshunter.io/developer/831174738) |

## What reviewers say

### Sanic Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanic-ball/id965630618)

Experience high-velocity gameplay as iconic characters in this optimized mobile port. Compete with friends online in cross-platform multiplayer and test your speed.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform online multiplayer, Play as multiple characters, High-velocity gameplay, Optimized mobile experience, Character customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Nostalgic and memorable
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive buttons and menus
- Connectivity issues with online play
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Stuck or frozen gameplay
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More characters and skins
- Additional levels and tracks
- Improved AI difficulty
- Controller support
- Custom settings and options


### Level Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-maker/id1054611476)

Unleash your creativity by designing and playing custom platformer levels. Explore an endless stream of user-generated content, from challenging obstacles to unique characters. Share your own creations and discover what others have made.

**Highlights:** Create custom game levels, Play user-generated levels, Share your creations, Over 100 blocks, items, enemies, and characters, Challenge levels, Unlimited world levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Blocks + Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Characters + Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible game
- 👍 Easy to make levels
- 👍 Lots of creativity
- 👍 Great level editor
- 👍 Fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of moderation
- 🔍 Inappropriate content
- 🔍 Difficulty unlocking level maker
- 🔍 Challenging controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Levels not loading properly
- Inability to retry levels after death
- Inconsistent jump mechanics
- Soft-locking in menus

**Requested features**

- Add more enemy types
- Improve search and discovery of levels
- Implement checkpoints
- Add more block types and customization options
- Introduce multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sanic Ball free?

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

### Is Level Maker free?

Level Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sanic Ball or Level Maker?

Sanic Ball is rated higher. Sanic Ball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Level Maker averages 3.6 from 90 ratings.

### Do Sanic Ball or Level Maker have ads?

Sanic Ball shows ads; Level Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sanic Ball or Level Maker?

Sanic Ball ships an update every 3 months, and Level Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sanic Ball was updated on September 23, 2026 and Level Maker on September 22, 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.*