Comparison

Virtual Table Tennis vs Planet Pong!

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Table Tennis

Experience realistic table tennis with a 3D physics engine and online multiplayer. Challenge AI opponents with diverse playstyles or compete against friends via the internet or Bluetooth. Enjoy various game modes, including tutorials, practice, arcade, and tournaments.

Highlights
  • Real-time online multiplayer (Internet/Bluetooth)
  • Advanced 3D physics engine
  • Human-like AI opponents
  • Accurate and visual control system
  • Multiple game modes (Tutorial, Practice, Arcade, Tournament)
  • Customizable controls
  • Integrated social media
Features
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Bring every rally to life with Virtual Table Tennis, the only table tennis game on the App Store that combines real-time online multiplayer with realistic 3D physics. Challenge players around the world, master spin and shot placement, and compete in the Online League. From your first practice session to a close-fought match, every rally is a chance to improve. • REAL-TIME ONLINE MATCHES Take on other players over the internet and test your skills in head-to-head table tennis. • REALISTIC 3D PHYSICS Experience lifelike ball motion with a custom physics system. Use topspin, backspin and sidespin to vary your shots and outplay your opponent. • INTUITIVE SHOT CONTROL Guide the direction and power of each shot with your finger. Switch between pushes, chops and smashes, and adjust the controls to suit your style. • GLOBAL ONLINE LEAGUE Compete for a place on the global leaderboard and follow your progress through the league. • PRACTICE AND SOLO PLAY Learn the basics with tutorials, refine your technique in free practice, and face AI opponents with different playing styles and abilities. • IMMERSIVE SOUND Put on headphones for 3D sound effects. You can also listen to your own music while keeping the game's sound effects. Pick up your paddle and find your next great rally.

About

Planet Pong!

Enhance your real-life cup pong games with this companion app. It offers multiplayer networking, strategic powerups, and a synchronized soundboard to make every match exciting and interactive. Perfect for parties and social gatherings.

Highlights
  • Real-life cup pong multiplayer
  • Strategic powerups mode
  • Synchronized soundboard
  • Easy host/join setup
  • Local stats and progress tracking
  • Designed for parties and social events
Features
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Planet Pong: The Ultimate Cup Pong Companion App! Planet Pong is the essential companion app for real-life cup pong games, connecting both sides of the table through seamless multiplayer networking. The core Powerups mode introduces unique abilities and strategic twists, letting players inject special trickshots and game-changing moves that transform every match. Sync up with friends—each team uses their own device, and the app keeps gameplay interactive and exciting with a synchronized soundboard and real-time powerups. Planet Pong isn’t just a scorekeeper; it’s a full-featured expansion that brings new strategy, energy, and fun to classic cup pong at parties and social gatherings. How to Play: Set up 10 physical cups on each side of a table and grab some ping pong balls. Both teams must install the Planet Pong app on their own devices. Players take turns throwing ping pong balls into the opposing team’s cups, removing cups when a shot is made—just like classic cup pong. As the match progresses, each team can strategically select and activate powerups using the app, injecting chaos and game-changing events into the game. The app keeps both sides synced, ensuring every powerup and soundboard effect is shared in real-time for a fully interactive experience. Features: - Multiplayer companion for real physical cup pong games - Powerups mode for strategic gameplay and surprises - Synchronized soundboard for interactive party fun - Easy host/join setup with secure connections - Stats and progress stored locally across multiple game sessions—no accounts required - Designed for parties, game nights, and social events - Bring new excitement to your cup pong games—download Planet Pong and power up your party!

Screenshots

Virtual Table Tennis4 screens
Planet Pong!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Planet Pong! at none against Virtual Table Tennis's shown. Planet Pong! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Virtual Table Tennis's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 71 months) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 42). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Virtual Table Tennis sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Pong! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Pong! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Table Tennis has 4.4K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Virtual Table Tennis's written reviews are positive against 86% of Planet Pong!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Table Tennis ships an update every 5 weeks, Planet Pong! every 71 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Virtual Table Tennis versus Planet Pong!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual Table TennisPlanet Pong!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.4K ratings)4.7 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 71 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB77 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSenseDevil GamesEmmanuil Vayts

Customer experience

Virtual Table Tennis

All ratings4,363 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews2,273 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%

Planet Pong!

All ratings42 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Virtual Table Tennis

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ball going through paddle
  • Incorrect point scoring
  • Freezing and crashes
  • Desync issues in online matches

Requested features

5 requests
  • Doubles mode for multiplayer
  • More customization options for paddles
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Ability to play against friends
  • Improved tutorial for new players

Planet Pong!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Virtual Table Tennis

One-time10
  • Classic Team$1.99
  • 80 Coins$1.99
  • 200 Coins$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Ads Free$3.99
  • 600 Coins$4.99
  • Starter Pack$8.99
  • 2000 Coins$15.99
  • Boost Pack$17.99
  • 4000 Coins$29.99
  • 8000 Coins$59.99
1 purchases

Planet Pong!

One-time1
  • Planet Pong Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Virtual Table Tennis free?
Virtual Table Tennis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Pong! free?
Planet Pong! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Table Tennis or Planet Pong!?
Planet Pong! is rated higher. Virtual Table Tennis averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Planet Pong! averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.
Do Virtual Table Tennis or Planet Pong! have ads?
Virtual Table Tennis shows ads; Planet Pong! does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Table Tennis or Planet Pong!?
Virtual Table Tennis ships an update every 5 weeks, and Planet Pong! every 71 months. Most recently, Virtual Table Tennis was updated on November 7, 2026 and Planet Pong! on November 3, 2026.

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