# JellyDad Hero vs Hat BALL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hat BALL at none against JellyDad Hero's 5. Hat BALL also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months). JellyDad Hero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JellyDad Hero sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hat BALL asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for JellyDad Hero against 3.9 for Hat BALL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 219 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of JellyDad Hero's written reviews are positive against 59% of Hat BALL's.

JellyDad Hero ships an update every 22 months, Hat BALL monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JellyDad Hero | Hat BALL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellydad-hero/id976009672/reviews)** | [3.9 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hat-ball/id1070983910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 66 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART MEDIA INTERNET MARKETING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/718353904) | [Necmi Demirkeser](https://appshunter.io/developer/770262963) |

## What reviewers say

### JellyDad Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellydad-hero/id976009672)

Guide a jelly character through challenging levels filled with obstacles and puzzles. Think creatively to overcome each stage and reach the exit to rescue your family. This adventure game is designed for kids and adults alike.

**Highlights:** Problem-solving puzzles, Level-based progression, Interactive objects, Physics-based gameplay, Family rescue mission

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open World 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open World 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open World 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open World 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥹 Nostalgic childhood memories
- 🤩 Amazing and fun gameplay
- ✨ No glitches or ads (in some reviews)
- 🧠 Encourages big imaginations
- 🎶 Fantastic and memorable music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 😵 Broken levels and mechanics
- 😠 Game freezing and unresponsiveness
- 📉 Too difficult for younger players
- 😥 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on 2nd level
- Character won't move right
- Hitbox errors
- Cannot get on third button on last bonus level
- Level 25 broken (door mechanism)

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Create a sequel (Jellydad Hero 2)
- Add a 'Jelly Mum's Quest' mode
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Make the game easier for younger kids


### Hat BALL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hat-ball/id1070983910)

Guide a determined ball on a quest to rescue his girlfriend from an alien spaceship. Jump, collect coins, and utilize power-ups like jets and bombs to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies across 50 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Jump and collect gold coins, Utilize jet power-up to break obstacles, Deploy bombs to destroy aliens, Employ a flying helper for coin collection, Rescue the pink ball girlfriend, 50 game levels

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JellyDad Hero free?

JellyDad Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hat BALL free?

Hat BALL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JellyDad Hero or Hat BALL?

JellyDad Hero is rated higher. JellyDad Hero averages 3.9 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Hat BALL averages 3.9 from 162 ratings.

### Do JellyDad Hero or Hat BALL have ads?

Hat BALL shows ads; JellyDad Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, JellyDad Hero or Hat BALL?

JellyDad Hero ships an update every 22 months, and Hat BALL monthly. Most recently, JellyDad Hero was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hat BALL 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.*