Comparison

PingPod vs Patterns

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PingPod

Book and play table tennis at automated, 24/7 facilities. Reserve private or open tables, join leagues, or take lessons from coaches. Enjoy features like instant replays and automated scoreboards.

Highlights
  • 24/7 automated table tennis booking
  • Private and open play table reservations
  • Join leagues and open play sessions
  • Attend group classes
  • 1-on-1 coaching lessons
  • Instant replays
  • Automated scoreboards
Features
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PingPod is a fully automated table tennis space open 24/7 currently located across 5 locations in New York City, further locations on the East Coast coming soon! Simply book a table on the app, invite your friends, let yourselves in to play and enjoy. Features include instant replays, automated scoreboards, music controls (private tables), open 24 hours in most locations. • Reserve Tables - either a table in an open environment or a private tables with ample space. • Join Open Play or League - weekly leagues and open plays to meet people of similar skill levels. • Attend a Class - small group lessons for people of any skill level. From someone just starting out to an advanced players. • Take Lessons - from world-class coaches to local club coaches who provide 1 on 1 instruction.

About

Patterns

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Patterns is a dance practice app built for students from any dance background who want faster progress on the social dance floor. Import or record your partnerwork videos, split them into short clips, and practice with intention. Instead of scrolling through a camera roll, choose your focus moves, review them quickly, and track your confidence over time. Use Patterns to: Import and organize dance pattern videos Trim and split long combinations into smaller patterns Name each move so your dance library stays clear and searchable Replay clips quickly before your next dance Rate confidence (1–5 stars) for each clip Track mastered moves and overall progress Build consistency with focused practice sessions Stay motivated with progression and achievements Whether you are learning your first cross body lead or refining advanced partnerwork, Patterns helps you practice smarter: fewer moves, better reps, more confidence. Perfect for: All styles of dance (salsa, bachata, zouk, kizomba, hustle, etc.) Social dancers preparing for tonight Students managing weekly class video backlog Dancers building a personal move library and mastery system Practice less randomly. Dance more confidently. Master every move. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PingPod4 screens
Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PingPod at none against Patterns's 3. PingPod also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Patterns's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Patterns sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PingPod asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PingPod ships an update every 6 days, Patterns fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PingPod versus Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingPodPatterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (965 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings965 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPINGPOD INCAbstract Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

PingPod

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Patterns

Subscriptions2
  • Patterns Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Patterns Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Patterns Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is PingPod free?
PingPod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patterns free?
Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PingPod or Patterns have ads?
PingPod shows ads; Patterns does not.
Which is updated more often, PingPod or Patterns?
PingPod ships an update every 6 days, and Patterns fortnightly. Most recently, PingPod was updated on September 21, 2026 and Patterns on September 10, 2026.

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