Comparison

Virtual Table Tennis vs Smash Ping

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

Smash Ping

Practice table tennis for an upcoming high school match. Master return shots by tapping the screen at the right moment to defeat your classmate and captain of the table tennis club. Heal by returning glowing green shots and aim to become the hero of your class.

Highlights
  • Tap-based return shots
  • Health recovery mechanic
  • Challenging AI opponent
  • High school sports theme
  • Simple game over condition
Features
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Today, I will practice table tennis! Sports match against class will be held next week at my high school. I was supposed to be play as a class representative player of table tennis. I want to show a fine play to Aoi who is madonna in my class. Today, I practice table tennis with Yoshio, he is my classmate and captain of table tennis club, in secret! *how to play* - Return shoot by tapping the screen timely ball coming. - Game will over with mistake 5 times. - You heal when the ball hit back glowing green. Yoshio is famous player of table tennis in the region. He hit the magic ball occasionally, but let's backstroke well seeing the ball. Become a hero next week is yours!

Screenshots

Virtual Table Tennis4 screens
Smash Ping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smash Ping at none against Virtual Table Tennis's 10. Smash Ping also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Virtual Table Tennis's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 22). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Smash Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Virtual Table Tennis against 4.5 for Smash Ping. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Table Tennis has 4.4K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Virtual Table Tennis's written reviews are positive against 86% of Smash Ping's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Table Tennis ships an update every 5 weeks, Smash Ping every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Virtual Table Tennis versus Smash Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual Table TennisSmash Ping
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.4K ratings)4.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 25 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSenseDevil Gamesmarge co., ltd.

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%

Smash Ping

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

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

Smash Ping

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
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  • 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
None

Smash Ping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Table Tennis free?
Virtual Table Tennis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash Ping free?
Smash Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Table Tennis or Smash Ping?
Smash Ping is rated higher. Virtual Table Tennis averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Smash Ping averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Virtual Table Tennis or Smash Ping have ads?
Virtual Table Tennis shows ads; Smash Ping does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Table Tennis or Smash Ping?
Virtual Table Tennis ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smash Ping every 25 months. Most recently, Virtual Table Tennis was updated on November 4, 2026 and Smash Ping on November 2, 2026.

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