Comparison

Rad Rocket vs Paddle Ship Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Rad Rocket

Navigate a lone cosmonaut through space, dodging extraterrestrial crafts and asteroids. This addictive arcade game features simple controls, upgradeable rockets, and unlockable achievements. Immerse yourself in the mystery of space with haunting music and hand-drawn artwork.

Highlights
  • Addictive arcade gameplay
  • Simple controls
  • Upgradeable rockets
  • Leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Hand-drawn artwork
Features
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"Super addictive and fun space arcade game, 10/10" - Florist Gump Apps Are we alone? The timeless question of whether intelligent life exists elsewhere in our universe has finally been answered here in Rad Rocket. You're a lone cosmonaut hurtling through the vacuum of space. Yet with instruments down, you must rely on nothing more than your instincts and keen animal reflexes to avoid confrontations with extraterrestrial crafts, the results of which could be catastrophic for civilization as we know it. Set to haunting synths and saxophones, this game reveals the depth and mystery of space as never before. "you know what? the perfect pooping game" - Matteo Featuring: - Addictive arcade style gameplay with simple controls - Troublesome UFOs - Out of control asteroids - Upgradeable rockets - Leaderboards (can you make the top ten?) - Achievements to unlock in game centre - Hand drawn artwork - Easy social sharing of game scores Original music and sounds by Wizard Oz Contact for ideas, issues, or anything else you like, I'd be happy to hear from you!

About

Paddle Ship Arcade

Defend the galaxy in this retro space arcade game that blends classic mechanics with modern visuals. Battle waves of alien formations, defeat massive bosses, and utilize power-ups to achieve a high score. Enjoy a unique, ad-free, and privacy-respecting gaming experience.

Highlights
  • 24+ unique alien formations
  • Boss fights every 5th stage
  • 5 power-ups including Multiball and Laser Ball
  • Combo scoring system
  • Ball and paddle customization
  • Retro synthwave soundtrack
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Defend the galaxy from waves of alien UFOs in this retro space arcade. Paddle Ship is a modern love letter to classic arcade games — a unique blend of Galaga's swooping enemy formations and Breakout's paddle-ball mechanics, all set in a neon-drenched space theme. FEATURES • Wave stages with 24+ unique alien formations flying in from space • Boss fights every 5th stage featuring massive UFOs with orbiting guard fleets • 5 power-ups: Multiball chaos, Shield, Wide Paddle, Laser Ball, and Slow Motion • Heart pickups for extra lives • Combo scoring system with score multipliers • Ball promotion mechanic — if your main ball drops, a yellow ball takes over • Ball and paddle color customization • Chapter milestones at stages 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 • Retro synthwave soundtrack with classic arcade sound effects • Haptic feedback that feels every hit, bounce, and explosion THE NUVIA WAY No ads. No tracking. No paywalls. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Paddle Ship is completely free, fully unlocked, and respects your time and privacy. Everything you need is available from day one. We believe great games should be available to everyone — not hidden behind paywalls or interrupted by ads. We make games because we love them, not because we want your data. HOW TO PLAY • Drag your finger to move your paddle • Tap anywhere to launch your ball • Destroy alien ships, clear waves, defeat bosses • Chase the high score Year 2086. The Aethari fleet has arrived. Humanity's last defense grid is your paddle. Don't let a single ship through.

Screenshots

Rad Rocket4 screens
Paddle Ship Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rad Rocket at fortnightly against Paddle Ship Arcade's every 5 months. Rad Rocket also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rad Rocket against 5.0 for Paddle Ship Arcade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rad Rocket ships an update fortnightly, Paddle Ship Arcade every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rad Rocket versus Paddle Ship Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRad RocketPaddle Ship Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard ShiltonMARC RICHARD JULOT

Customer experience

Rad Rocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Paddle Ship Arcade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rad Rocket

No in-app purchases

None

Paddle Ship Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rad Rocket free?
Rad Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paddle Ship Arcade free?
Paddle Ship Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rad Rocket or Paddle Ship Arcade?
Rad Rocket and Paddle Ship Arcade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Rad Rocket or Paddle Ship Arcade have ads?
Neither Rad Rocket nor Paddle Ship Arcade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rad Rocket or Paddle Ship Arcade?
Rad Rocket ships an update fortnightly, and Paddle Ship Arcade every 5 months. Most recently, Rad Rocket was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paddle Ship Arcade on October 14, 2026.

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