# Paddle Balls vs RetroPaddleBall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RetroPaddleBall at none against Paddle Balls's 6. RetroPaddleBall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Paddle Balls's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RetroPaddleBall 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Paddle Balls ships an update every 3 weeks, RetroPaddleBall every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paddle Balls | RetroPaddleBall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/retropaddleball/id6449475175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MM's Gaming Community LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549834351) | [Luke Cotton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689330065) |

## 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 |


### RetroPaddleBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retropaddleball/id6449475175)

Experience a classic arcade-style game with a modern twist. Aim for the highest score by skillfully hitting a ball, navigating power-ups, and overcoming challenging obstacles. Enjoy simple, addictive gameplay designed for quick sessions.

**Highlights:** Single-player pong-like gameplay, High score chasing, Power-ups, Random bricks, Spinning squares

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paddle Balls free?

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

### Is RetroPaddleBall free?

RetroPaddleBall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paddle Balls or RetroPaddleBall?

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

### Do Paddle Balls or RetroPaddleBall have ads?

Paddle Balls shows ads; RetroPaddleBall does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paddle Balls or RetroPaddleBall?

Paddle Balls ships an update every 3 weeks, and RetroPaddleBall every 26 months. Most recently, Paddle Balls was updated on October 14, 2026 and RetroPaddleBall on October 15, 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.*