Comparison

Amicus Prime vs PingPangPal

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

Head to head
About

Amicus Prime

Control a table tennis robot wirelessly via Bluetooth to create and customize training drills. Access pre-saved exercises from professionals and learn proper execution through in-app videos. Update robot firmware and software for enhanced performance.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth control
  • Customizable drills (spin, speed, placement)
  • Pre-saved professional exercises
  • In-app demonstration videos
  • Software and firmware updates
  • Interval training function
  • Save unlimited exercises
Features
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The new AMICUS PRIME sets out to redefine the possibilities of a table tennis robot and will excite fans all over the world. The innovative PRIME is controlled wirelessly via Bluetooth technology from the AMICUS App running on iPhone. AMICUS app software offers a multitude of interactive content, improved and added to with regular updates. Creating exercises, changing spin, speed, placement and trajectory has never been easier. Pre-saved exercises created by professional players and coaches are playable at the press of a button with in-app videos by stars such as Tiago Apolonia just waiting to show the correct execution. Get acquainted with our AMICUS flagship model and discover the new possibilities of the most tireless, and always ready, training partner you will find. Special features of AMICUS PRIME: - Control the intensity of the exercise by selecting ball frequency from 5 to 120 balls per minute. - Vary spin, speed, trajectory, and placement from ball to ball. Control each function through this app. - Use this mobile application to connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to your AMICUS PRIME robot. - Keep the software and firmware up to date with help of the app. App notifies you when new update is available. - Left-Right (mirror) switch for reversing drills to match the dominant hand of the user so forehand/backhand placements are correct. Also can instantly provide a reversed version of any asymmetrical exercise without creating a new exercise. - Test individual balls within an exercise with the Sample function. - Individual Frequency Control (IFC) can customize the time interval between any two consecutive balls, especially useful when there is a large difference in ball speed; for example, a short, slow backspin serve followed by several fast, long topspin balls. - Incorporate interval training into your table tennis practice sessions with the Cycle function. - Pre-programmed with 21 exercises created by German Butterfly Coach Richard Prause, which can be modified or replaced. Restore these pre-programmed exercises with the Restore Factory Exercises function. - Watch the integrated demonstration videos to learn how to properly perform each pre-programmed exercise. - Save virtually unlimited exercises—limited only by available memory of the device used to run the app. - Sequence together multiple exercises so they run automatically one after the other, or randomly. - Use the key-fob-like remote control (small, lightweight and easy to fit in pocket) to start and stop ball delivery and change ball frequency.

About

PingPangPal

Connect with local table tennis players, find practice partners, and book coaching sessions. This app helps table tennis enthusiasts of all levels improve their game and engage with their community.

Highlights
  • Find practice partners
  • Book coaching sessions
  • Connect with local community
  • Improve table tennis skills
  • Tournament training support
Features
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PingPangPal is the go-to app for table tennis enthusiasts looking to improve their skills, find practice partners, and book coaching sessions — all in one place. Whether you’re just picking up a paddle or training for your next tournament, PingPangPal helps you stay connected with your local table tennis community.

Screenshots

Amicus Prime3 screens
PingPangPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PingPangPal at 5.0 against Amicus Prime's 3.7. PingPangPal also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Amicus Prime's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

PingPangPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Amicus Prime's written reviews are positive against 100% of PingPangPal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amicus Prime ships an update every 2 months, PingPangPal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Amicus Prime versus PingPangPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmicus PrimePingPangPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperButterfly Table TennisYang Jiang

Customer experience

Amicus Prime

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative25.0%

PingPangPal

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Amicus Prime

No in-app purchases

None

PingPangPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amicus Prime free?
Amicus Prime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PingPangPal free?
PingPangPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Amicus Prime or PingPangPal?
PingPangPal is rated higher. Amicus Prime averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while PingPangPal averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Amicus Prime or PingPangPal have ads?
Neither Amicus Prime nor PingPangPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amicus Prime or PingPangPal?
Amicus Prime ships an update every 2 months, and PingPangPal every 4 days. Most recently, Amicus Prime was updated on June 8, 2026 and PingPangPal on September 29, 2026.

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