# Virtual Table Tennis vs Planet Pong!

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.

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.

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.

Virtual Table Tennis ships an update every 5 weeks, Planet Pong! every 71 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Table Tennis | Planet Pong! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-table-tennis/id440650698/reviews) | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-pong/id1499241598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 71 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SenseDevil Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/440650701) | [Emmanuil Vayts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499241597) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Table Tennis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-table-tennis/id440650698)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic Team | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable multiplayer experience
- 🎮 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for paddles
- 🕰️ Slow progress in earning coins
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Matchmaking issues in online play
- 🔌 Connectivity problems on mobile data

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Planet Pong!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-pong/id1499241598)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planet Pong Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 8, 2026 and Planet Pong! on November 3, 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.*