# Paddle Clash vs Spaceball

The clearest difference is ads: Spaceball at none against Paddle Clash's shown. Spaceball also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Paddle Clash's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paddle Clash sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Spaceball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spaceball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paddle Clash has 329 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Paddle Clash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spaceball's.

Paddle Clash ships an update every 4 days, Spaceball every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paddle Clash | Spaceball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-clash-arcade-pong-2d/id1493066894/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceball/id1548508580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Create Neptune LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188054717) | [Intergalactic Education LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364648815) |

## What reviewers say

### Paddle Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-clash-arcade-pong-2d/id1493066894)

Experience a fresh take on arcade tennis with diverse characters and paddles. Compete in global and weekly tournaments across various courts, from grass to ice rinks. Master simple controls for fast-paced, retro-inspired gameplay.

**Highlights:** Dozens of characters and paddles with unique abilities, Play on multiple court types (clay, grass, ping pong, ice), Rank up to face tougher opponents, Compete in global and weekly tournaments, One-finger control for easy gameplay, Retro 8-bit graphics option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Cute and diverse characters
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Engaging and fast-paced

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Game loss due to crashes
- 🐛 Loss of progress/data
- 🐛 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during matches
- Automatic loss after crashing
- App crashes and requires restart/login
- Loss of all progress (players, paddles, wins/losses)
- Lost coins

**Requested features**

- Play with friends
- Comment during the game (pre-written words)
- Return lost coins
- Fix the issue of losing everything


### Spaceball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceball/id1548508580)

Experience a unique multiplayer sports game set in low gravity. Combine rugby-like gameplay with space-themed mechanics to score goals and outmaneuver opponents. Tackle, grapple, and shoot your way to victory in this action-packed title.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer gameplay, Low gravity physics, Team-based objectives, Tackling and grappling mechanics, Goal scoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Male Avatar | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paddle Clash free?

Paddle Clash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spaceball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paddle Clash or Spaceball?

Spaceball is rated higher. Paddle Clash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Spaceball averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Paddle Clash or Spaceball have ads?

Paddle Clash shows ads; Spaceball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paddle Clash or Spaceball?

Paddle Clash ships an update every 4 days, and Spaceball every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paddle Clash was updated on October 23, 2026 and Spaceball on October 24, 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.*