# Curveball

> 3D arcade paddle game with ball curving mechanics and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Jamal Hashim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curveball/id1070277054 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jamal Hashim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069744701)
- Category: Games, Casual, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.14/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curveball/id1070277054/reviews.md

## What is Curveball?

Curveball is like a 3D version of pong. The player controls their paddle to curve and direct the ball to try and get it past their opponent. The faster the paddle is moving when you hit the ball, the more curve will be put on it

Features: 
- 10 single player levels to try and beat
- Hard mode
- Full online multiplayer
- Collect gems through single player or by winning multiplayer matches
- Use gems to buy up to 5 additional paddles, all with different designs
- Ad Free

Images by Addison Jones

Music by Shan Chagani

## Key features

- 3D Pong gameplay
- Paddle control for ball curving
- 10 single player levels
- Online multiplayer
- Gem collection system
- Unlockable paddle designs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curveball/id1070277054/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love you

*2026-06-20, version 1.0.3*

I love you curve ball 

But i wish someone would kill me rn

### 2/5 — It’s just mid

*2025-12-12, version 1.0.3*

Personally it’s kind my opinion but I have there big fingers and I can’t see my paddle it also just stops mid hit and freezes 😞

### 3/5 — Great game but it might be rigged

*2025-08-14, version 1.0.3*

I have broken the highest score 4 times and when I finish it gives me a score of 0.

### 5/5 — Great and simple game

*2025-04-18, version 1.0.3*

I found a game like this on my school computer and LOVED it! So when I get home I decided to find it on my phone and I find this beauty of a game. This game is competitive, easy to learn, and takes a really long time to get boring! 10 outta 10 game.

### 5/5 — This is so awosome sauce

*2024-11-10, version 1.0.3*

I <333 this game

### 5/5 — Game

*2024-10-23, version 1.0.3*

This is a good game

### 1/5 — TERRIBLE!!!

*2024-05-23, version 1.0.3*

When I played this game I felt very bad about my cat so he is gon have a good time with me today and I will not let him go to sleep until he is asleep and I have this game in Ohio because I am just Tim help the skibidi

### 5/5 — Yo

*2024-05-22, version 1.0.3*

I’m in 9th grade and me and my friends played this game on cool math games so I’m guessing this will be nostalgic to me in a couple of years when I am an adult looking back at this remembering this moment probably not the exact moment but yea maybe though

### 5/5 — Great game

*2022-07-09, version 1.0.3*

This game haven’t been updated in 6 years but it’s still a great game

### 1/5 — Original is better

*2021-08-01, version 1.0.3*

Finger blocks view during play- do yourself a favor & skip the mobile version

## Frequently asked questions about Curveball

### What is Curveball?

Curveball is a 3D arcade game that reimagines the classic game of Pong. Players control a paddle to hit a ball, with the ability to add curve and spin to their shots by adjusting paddle speed.

### What are the game modes in Curveball?

The game offers both single-player and online multiplayer modes. In single-player, you can play through 10 challenging levels, including a 'Hard mode'. Online multiplayer allows you to compete against other players.

### How does monetization work in Curveball?

The game is free to play and ad-free. Players can collect gems through gameplay, which can then be used to purchase up to 5 additional paddle designs with unique aesthetics.

### What platforms is Curveball available on?

Based on the provided data, Curveball is a mobile application. Specific platform availability (iOS, Android) is not detailed but it is designed for mobile devices.

### How do I add curve to the ball?

To add curve to the ball, you need to adjust the speed of your paddle as you hit it. The faster your paddle is moving when it makes contact with the ball, the more curve will be applied.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2016-08-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- New Hard Mode
- New company name
- Please rate if you enjoy the game. Thanks for downloading!

### 1.0.2 — 2016-05-06

What's new:

- New original background music track
- New settings menu

Thank you for downloading Curveball. If you like the game, be sure to leave a review, every bit of support means a lot!

### 1.0.1 — 2016-02-29

Notes:
- If you and a friend press the match button in multiplayer at the same time, you should get paired together
- If you like Curveball, Please rate us and share the app with your friends. Every bit of support means a lot to us!

New Additions:
- New Game Center Leaderboard button on the start screen
- There is now an option to buy more gems in the paddles menu
- Game Center achievements
- The ability to restore paddles when switching devices

Bug Fixes:
- Bug on level 10 fixed
- Multiplayer lag reduced
- Pause button is now bigger

Coming Soon:
- More uses for gems, including more paddles, different themes, and power ups!

Any questions or concerns? Don't hesitate to email us at lithiumLlamas@gmail.com,
We'll be sure to get back to you shortly!

### 1.0 — 2016-01-19

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*