# Paddle Balls vs The Robot Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Robot Run at none against Paddle Balls's 6. The Robot Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Paddle Balls's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paddle Balls sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. The Robot Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Robot Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paddle Balls has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paddle Balls ships an update every 3 weeks, The Robot Run daily. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paddle Balls | The Robot Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-balls/id1549834349/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-robot-run/id1672129831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MM's Gaming Community LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549834351) | [Green Country Technology Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606013962) |

## What reviewers say

### Paddle Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-balls/id1549834349)

Experience a gravity-enhanced twist on classic Pong. Navigate your paddle, collect coins for upgrades, and master three distinct game modes. Compete with friends or aim for the global high score in this arcade challenge.

**Highlights:** Gravity-enhanced gameplay, Three game modes: Solo, Skill Check, Versus, Multiplayer and Game Center support, Leaderboards (Global and Friends), In-game shop for paddle customization, Power-ups and extra lives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins x30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins x50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins x80 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins x150 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins x500 | $9.99 | one-time |


### The Robot Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-robot-run/id1672129831)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course, collecting data chips while avoiding hazards. Test your reflexes and aim for a high score in this fast-paced arcade game.

**Highlights:** Collect data chips, Avoid dying, Fast-paced gameplay, High score pursuit, Obstacle course navigation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paddle Balls free?

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

### Is The Robot Run free?

The Robot Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paddle Balls or The Robot Run?

The Robot Run is rated higher. Paddle Balls averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while The Robot Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paddle Balls or The Robot Run have ads?

Paddle Balls shows ads; The Robot Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paddle Balls or The Robot Run?

Paddle Balls ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Robot Run daily. Most recently, Paddle Balls was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Robot Run on November 3, 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.*
