Comparison

Virtual Table Tennis vs RIVAL

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

RIVAL

Experience a dynamic boxing game where opponents adapt to your fighting style. Master timing, stamina, and strategy to outwit increasingly challenging AI. Enjoy quick, engaging rounds offline.

Highlights
  • Adaptive AI opponents
  • Strategic combat mechanics
  • Stamina and timing management
  • Quick, replayable rounds
  • Offline gameplay
  • Intuitive controls
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RIVAL is a single-player boxing game built around distance, stamina, and timing. Play RIVAL mode and practice in the Gym without purchasing Story Mode. Use jabs, crosses, body punches, hooks, uppercuts, guards, backsteps, ducks, and weaves. Read the opponent's rhythm, move off the line, and make each counter count. Your adaptive RIVAL remembers completed rounds and develops its responses between rounds. Keep changing your approach rather than repeating the same patterns. Story Mode is an optional, one-time non-consumable purchase. Face five distinct opponents in a campaign with coach briefings, entrances, saved bout progress, and cinematic replays unlocked through progress. Purchasing unlocks the full campaign and the exclusive First Bell starter outfit. Other opponent outfits require their bout wins; the final outfit and championship belt require winning the final championship. Cosmetics do not change fighting stats. Eligible existing paid-app customers keep Story access without paying again. Restore Purchases is available in the Story purchase screen. There is no subscription. Gameplay, training, and AI run on your device. A network connection is needed for purchases, restoring purchases, and the optional Game Center leaderboard. No separate app account is required.

Screenshots

Virtual Table Tennis4 screens
RIVAL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Virtual Table Tennis at Free against RIVAL's $1.99. Virtual Table Tennis also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). RIVAL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Virtual Table Tennis is free to download; RIVAL costs $1.99 up front. Virtual Table Tennis sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RIVAL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Table Tennis ships an update every 5 weeks, RIVAL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Virtual Table Tennis versus RIVAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual Table TennisRIVAL
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (4.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB10 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSenseDevil GamesJaeHyun Lim

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%

RIVAL

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RIVAL

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

RIVAL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Table Tennis free?
Virtual Table Tennis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RIVAL free?
RIVAL costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtual Table Tennis or RIVAL have ads?
Virtual Table Tennis shows ads; RIVAL does not.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Table Tennis or RIVAL?
Virtual Table Tennis ships an update every 5 weeks, and RIVAL every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Table Tennis was updated on November 7, 2026 and RIVAL on November 6, 2026.

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