# Classic Pong! vs Shadow Blaster

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Blaster at 5.0 against Classic Pong!'s 4.2. Shadow Blaster also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). Classic Pong!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (61 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Blaster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Classic Pong! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow Blaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Pong! has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Classic Pong! ships an update every 12 months, Shadow Blaster weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Pong! | Shadow Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-pong/id1220570005/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ilan TETRUASHVILI](https://appshunter.io/developer/940821251) | [Adam Donovan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889399428) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Pong!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-pong/id1220570005)

Experience the classic arcade game with a minimalist design and straightforward controls. Test your reflexes and master the simple yet challenging gameplay. Enjoy pure, unadulterated fun with just a paddle, a ball, and your skills.

**Highlights:** Timeless arcade gameplay, Clean and intuitive design, Easy to learn, hard to master, Pure, distraction-free fun, Skill-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadow Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blaster/id6767048850)

Pilot a starfighter through waves of enemies in a fast-paced, neon-infused arcade shooter. Master one-handed controls, upgrade your ship, and warp through nebulae. Offers free play with an option for unlimited access and advanced features.

**Highlights:** One-handed touch controls, Ship upgrades and modifications, Offline play capability, Retro neon aesthetic, Boss battles every third wave, Leaderboard integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Pong! free?

Classic Pong! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Blaster free?

Shadow Blaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Pong! or Shadow Blaster?

Shadow Blaster is rated higher. Classic Pong! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Shadow Blaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Classic Pong! or Shadow Blaster have ads?

Neither Classic Pong! nor Shadow Blaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Pong! or Shadow Blaster?

Classic Pong! ships an update every 12 months, and Shadow Blaster weekly. Most recently, Classic Pong! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadow Blaster on October 2, 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.*