# 100 Balls 3D vs Ball Shoot!

The clearest difference is ads: 100 Balls 3D at none against Ball Shoot!'s shown. 100 Balls 3D also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Ball Shoot!'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (45K vs 156). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 100 Balls 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ball Shoot! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ball Shoot! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Shoot! has 45K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of 100 Balls 3D's written reviews are positive against 21% of Ball Shoot!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

100 Balls 3D ships an update every 2 months, Ball Shoot! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 100 Balls 3D | Ball Shoot! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-balls-3d/id979285255/reviews) | **[4.4 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-shoot/id1320739918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 20.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Giedrius Talzunas](https://appshunter.io/developer/482912710) | [Black Candy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055971513) |

## What reviewers say

### 100 Balls 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-balls-3d/id979285255)

Catch falling balls in a suspended container by tapping to open a trap door. Fill your cup to cycle it and continue catching, aiming for high scores with special balls and challenging levels. Enjoy realistic physics and stunning 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Awesome 3D graphics, Fun and addictive gameplay, High scores and leaderboard, Challenging levels, Great music and sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Screen Mode (No Ads) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Highly addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Multiple game modes available
- 🎨 3D graphics and visual appeal
- ⏱️ Great time killer for quick play sessions
- 🎯 Simple yet engaging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⚙️ Poor game physics and mechanics
- 🔧 Confusing user interface design
- 💰 Ad removal purchases don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when clicking play button
- Balls fall out of tube without touching screen
- Magnet ball flings or ejects balls unexpectedly
- Cups move at turbo speed after pausing
- Ad banner causes glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes beyond current four
- Opposite mode with reversed gravity/cup movement
- Colorblind mode for accessibility
- Better tutorial and instructions
- Easier unlock requirements for game modes


### Ball Shoot!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-shoot/id1320739918)

Aim and shoot colored balls to match three of the same color and make them explode. Clear the line before the balls reach the hole, utilizing wall bounces and special balls. Unlock new maps as you improve your score.

**Highlights:** Match three same-colored balls, Clear lines before balls reach hole, Bounce balls off walls, Unlock new maps, Create combos, Get special balls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💡 Potential for great game with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of instructions or tutorials
- 🔍 Unclear game objectives
- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty progression
- 🔍 Levels reset on failure
- 🔍 Buggy shooting/aiming mechanism

**Reported bugs**

- Balls disappearing on screen edges
- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels not resetting properly
- Ads popping up during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add pause button
- Implement continuous play mode
- Provide more level variety and challenges
- Save progress and high scores
- Improve overall game stability and polish


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 100 Balls 3D free?

100 Balls 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ball Shoot! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 100 Balls 3D or Ball Shoot!?

Ball Shoot! is rated higher. 100 Balls 3D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Ball Shoot! averages 4.4 from 45K ratings.

### Do 100 Balls 3D or Ball Shoot! have ads?

Ball Shoot! shows ads; 100 Balls 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, 100 Balls 3D or Ball Shoot!?

100 Balls 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Ball Shoot! every 3 weeks. Most recently, 100 Balls 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ball Shoot! on October 25, 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.*