Comparison

Marble Machine vs Space Battle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marble Machine

Features
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Tilt the world. Shape the maze. Find your flow. Marble Machine is a physics-driven ball roller with hundreds of handcrafted levels that combine touch-based puzzles with skillful marble control. Tilt the board, feel the weight of the marble, and reshape the path as the level responds to your actions. Slide and rotate tiles, trigger switches, open doors, and activate portals. The maze is never static - it reacts to both your touch and the rolling marble, creating new possibilities with every decision. Easy to pick up and deeply rewarding to master, Marble Machine is designed for players who enjoy thoughtful puzzles, physical contraptions, and moments of pure flow. • Physics-driven 3D simulation - Realistic motion, momentum, and gravity create a tactile, physical feel. • Control the entire playfield via motion sensors - Tilt the board to guide the marble through the maze. • Rearrange the environment in real time to create new paths and solutions. • Dynamic interactions and modular contraptions - Switches, doors, portals, and linked elements evolve as you play. • Hundreds of handcrafted levels across themed level packs - Explore different mechanics, difficulty curves, and play styles. • Focused, atmospheric visuals and sound design enhance immersion and flow.

About

Space Battle

Features
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With stylised minimalist graphics and easy to learn but hard to master mechanics, this game promises an addicting arcade experience. The inspiration behind the game were retro LCD handheld games. - beat your highest score - finish all 105 levels - use controls of your choice: touchscreen, device’s gyroscope or external device like gamepad or keyboard

Screenshots

Marble Machine4 screens
Space Battle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Battle at none against Marble Machine's 4. Space Battle also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Marble Machine's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Marble Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Space Battle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Machine ships an update every 5 weeks, Space Battle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Marble Machine versus Space Battle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble MachineSpace Battle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMatthias WutschkeMarek Skreko

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Marble Machine

One-time4
  • Advertisement removal$0.99
  • Explorer Level Pack$1.99
  • Puzzler Level Pack$1.99
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  • Rolling Skills Level Pack$1.99
None

Space Battle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marble Machine free?
Marble Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Battle free?
Space Battle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marble Machine or Space Battle have ads?
Both Marble Machine and Space Battle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Marble Machine or Space Battle?
Marble Machine ships an update every 5 weeks, and Space Battle every 3 months. Most recently, Marble Machine was updated on October 17, 2026 and Space Battle on October 4, 2026.

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