Sky Rolling : Going Balls vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Sky Rolling : Going Balls's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Sky Rolling : Going Balls This App	Going Balls Nemesis	Ball Run 2048 Contender	Rolling Sky Contender	Helix Jump New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Rashid Mumtaz	SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD	KAYAC Inc.	Forward Vision Corporation Limited	Voodoo
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	0.0 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	0	409,483	121,961	79,954	1,509,851
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	May 14, 2023	Feb 19, 2020	Apr 17, 2021	Jan 20, 2016	Feb 10, 2018
Last Updated	Mar 19, 2026	May 6, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	Apr 17, 2026	Apr 11, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	mixed	-	negative	negative
Score	45/100	45/100	-	35/100	25/100
Praises	Core ball-rolling gameplay provides a relaxing and engaging experience for long-term casual players	Core ball-rolling mechanics provide an addictive and entertaining experience for casual play sessions	-	Nostalgic Value	Core Gameplay Enjoyment
Complaints	Aggressive ad frequency interrupts the core gameplay loop and forces frequent app restarts	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay and creates a negative user experience	-	App Stability and Crashes Excessive Advertising	Excessive Advertising False Advertising Forced Online/Offline Issues
Requests	Reliable transaction verification to ensure paid ad-free passes are correctly applied to accounts	Account synchronization and cloud save functionality to prevent permanent progress loss	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Physics engine provides high-fidelity feedback loops One-finger controls lower acquisition barriers	Physics-based momentum feels more responsive than rigid lane-based runners One-finger control scheme maximizes top-of-funnel acquisition	-	Strong nostalgic brand loyalty Superior rhythm-sync level choreography Diverse and imaginative 3D environmental themes	Massive legacy advantage with 5.6M+ total ratings Simple, clean UI that defines the 'pure' helix genre Strong organic trust and brand recognition
Weaknesses	Monetization failures on paid ad-free passes Aggressive ad frequency drives negative sentiment	Loading freezes in the latest update No cloud-save functionality despite user requests Ad frequency disrupts gameplay flow	-	Critical technical debt (launch crashes) Aggressive and intrusive ad implementation Significant rating disparity on Android (2.9 stars)	Extreme ad-to-gameplay ratio (top user complaint) Removal of offline play functionality Stagnant feature set (recent updates are bug-fixes only)
Pricing	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Active	Active	Intense	Active	Maintenance
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~9d avg	5 versions, ~9d avg	5 versions	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~88d avg	5 versions, ~22d avg

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