# Paddle Balls vs StarBuddies

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

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

StarBuddies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paddle Balls | StarBuddies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-balls/id1549834349/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbuddies/id6740498755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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 |


### StarBuddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbuddies/id6740498755)

Embark on a charming pixel art adventure as a pig named Herbert seeks love with a duck. This story-driven game features hand-drawn visuals and no dialogue, allowing players to interpret the narrative through cutscenes and gameplay. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience suitable for all players.

**Highlights:** Story-based 2D pixel game, Hand-drawn art style, No dialogue narrative, 4 playable scenes, Original music and sound effects, Simple, engaging gameplay

**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 StarBuddies free?

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

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

StarBuddies is rated higher. Paddle Balls averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while StarBuddies averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Paddle Balls or StarBuddies have ads?

Paddle Balls shows ads; StarBuddies does not.

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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.*