# Paddle Balls vs Jumpy Ghost

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paddle Balls | Jumpy Ghost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/jumpy-ghost/id6451224762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 90 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MM's Gaming Community LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549834351) | [Jordan DiOrazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697251344) |

## 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 |


### Jumpy Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpy-ghost/id6451224762)

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.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-fly gameplay, Obstacle navigation, High score tracking, Global leaderboards, Retro-inspired visuals, Addictive challenges

**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 Jumpy Ghost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paddle Balls or Jumpy Ghost?

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

### Do Paddle Balls or Jumpy Ghost have ads?

Both Paddle Balls and Jumpy Ghost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paddle Balls or Jumpy Ghost?

Paddle Balls ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jumpy Ghost daily. Most recently, Paddle Balls was updated on June 2, 2026 and Jumpy Ghost on September 8, 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.*