Paddle Balls vs Jumpy Ghost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paddle Balls
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.
- 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
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Can you beat the hi-score? A different take on old-school Pong! Paddle Balls is a fun, pong like, arcade game that takes gravity into effect. Adding extra play-ability with different outcomes each play. Play this new paddle ball game! How to Play: Avoid Missing Ball For High Score. Slide finger left and right to move paddle. Double tap to teleport to location. Collect coins to use in the store to purchase new paddles. Keep balls bouncing! List of Features: - Three game modes to play! Solo: the normal version where you spawn with five lives and collect power-ups bouncing multiple balls. Skill Check: you only have one life and only bouncing one ball. However, your paddle is a lot smaller. Good Luck! Versus: play against a friend in an old school pong style mode. One player will host a room with a code and the other will join the room with the same code. - Multiplayer - Apple's Game Center - Leaderboards, Global and Friends - Item shop with different paddles to buy - InApp Purchases to get more coins - Background Music - Sound Effects - Bouncing balls - Power-ups - Extra Life's - Settings page Credits: Strapped Beat by Shaolin Dub License(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode#s6a) Icons made by Good Ware(https://www.flaticon.com/authors/good-ware) from www.flaticon.com Icons made by Freepik(https://www.flaticon.com/authors/freepik) from www.flaticon.com Icons made by Kiranshastry(https://www.flaticon.com/authors/kiranshastry) from www.flaticon.com Icons made by Those Icons(https://www.flaticon.com/authors/those-icons) from www.flaticon.com
Jumpy Ghost
Navigate a friendly ghost through challenging obstacles by tapping the screen. Test your reflexes and aim for the highest score in this retro-inspired arcade game. Compete with friends and players worldwide for leaderboard dominance.
- Tap-to-fly gameplay
- Obstacle navigation
- High score tracking
- Global leaderboards
- Retro-inspired visuals
- Addictive challenges
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Embark on a thrilling journey with Jumpy Ghost, an addictive and exhilarating game reminiscent of the classic flapping adventures. Help our friendly ghost navigate through a series of treacherous obstacles by tapping the screen at just the right moment. With its simple yet challenging gameplay, Jumpy Ghost will put your reflexes to the test as you strive to achieve the highest score. Dive into the retro-inspired world of Jumpy Ghost, featuring captivating visuals and smooth controls that make it easy to pick up and play. Tap to keep Jumpy Ghost afloat and maneuver through narrow gaps. But be warned, even the slightest mistake can be hauntingly costly! Compete against friends and players from around the world as you strive for leaderboard dominance. With its addictive gameplay, endless challenges, and nostalgic charm, Jumpy Ghost will keep you entertained for hours on end. Are you ready to take flight and conquer the skies with Jumpy Ghost? Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement, skill, and endless fun. Download now and let the ghostly journey begin! --Attribution-- Arcade icons created by Smashicons - Flaticon https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/arcade Wall icons created by Smashicons - Flaticon https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/wall Leaderboard icons created by Smashicons - Flaticon https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/leaderboard Cloud illustration by Freepik - https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/flat-design-pixel-art-cloud-illustration_38680485.htm#page=2&query=8bit%20landscape&position=46&from_view=search&track=ais https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/flat-design-pixel-art-cloud-illustration_38215906.htm#query=pixel%20art%20cloud%20illustration&position=18&from_view=search&track=ais Pointer graphic by Kenney http://opengameart.org/content/tappy-plane http://kenney.itch.io/kenney-donation Coin by Flixberry Entertainment https://opengameart.org/users/flixberry-entertainment Start Button by Pixel Art Maker https://pixelartmaker.com/art/6a45404d913e6d1 Restart Button by Pixel Art Maker https://pixelartmaker.com/art/191cdb8274cfea9 Game Sound - A Bit Of Hope by David Fesliyan https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/a-bit-of-hope/565 Coin Sound - CollectCoin by Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/collectcoin-6075/ Jump Sound - Cartoon jump by Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/cartoon-jump-6462/ Game Over Sound - Game Over Arcade by Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/game-over-arcade-6435/ Font - Quinque Five Font by GGBotNet https://www.fontspace.com/quinque-five-font-f65138
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jumpy Ghost at none against Paddle Balls's 6. Jumpy Ghost also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Paddle Balls's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Paddle Balls sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Jumpy Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jumpy Ghost 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, Jumpy Ghost daily. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paddle Balls | Jumpy Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MM's Gaming Community LLC | Jordan DiOrazio |
Customer experience
Paddle Balls
Jumpy Ghost
In-app purchases
Paddle Balls
- Coins x10$0.99
- Coins x30$1.99
- Coins x50$2.99
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- Coins x80$3.99
- Coins x150$4.99
- Coins x500$9.99
Jumpy Ghost
No in-app purchases









