# Pong Vs Pitfall vs Battle Paddles

The clearest difference is rating: Battle Paddles at 5.0 against Pong Vs Pitfall's 3.8. Battle Paddles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 24 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pong Vs Pitfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Battle Paddles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Battle Paddles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively.

Pong Vs Pitfall ships an update every 24 months, Battle Paddles every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pong Vs Pitfall | Battle Paddles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pong-vs-pitfall/id1500888615/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-paddles/id6445844163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLAYTOUCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/608330754) | [Seven Pixel Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608975316) |

## What reviewers say

### Pong Vs Pitfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pong-vs-pitfall/id1500888615)

A new arcade game challenges players to keep a ball bouncing. Avoid obstacles and aim for high scores in this fast-paced experience.

**Highlights:** Bounce ball up and down, Avoid pitfalls, Score rebounds, Fast-paced gameplay, High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ADS from the game | $1.99 | one-time |


### Battle Paddles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-paddles/id6445844163)

Experience a modern roguelike twist on classic paddle tennis. Rotate your paddle, parry, and spin to execute powerful smashes. Battle over 25 unique bosses, earn new skins, and climb the leaderboards in this retro-inspired arcade game.

**Highlights:** Paddle rotation and smashing mechanics, Roguelike progression, Over 25 unique bosses, Unlockable player paddle skins, Pixel art graphics, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paddle: Nolan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Glass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paddle: Gum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paddle: Hooper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paddle: Paper Towel Tube | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paddle: Ruler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paddle: Ninja | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paddle: Twins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paddle: Shades | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paddle: Squid | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pong Vs Pitfall free?

Pong Vs Pitfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Battle Paddles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pong Vs Pitfall or Battle Paddles?

Battle Paddles is rated higher. Pong Vs Pitfall averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Battle Paddles averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Pong Vs Pitfall or Battle Paddles have ads?

Pong Vs Pitfall shows ads; Battle Paddles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pong Vs Pitfall or Battle Paddles?

Pong Vs Pitfall ships an update every 24 months, and Battle Paddles every 5 days. Most recently, Pong Vs Pitfall was updated on June 4, 2026 and Battle Paddles on September 7, 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.*