Comparison

Best Games Ever vs Paddo

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

Head to head
About

Best Games Ever

Experience a collection of fun and interactive digital board games inspired by popular family cartoons. Play with beloved characters, explore unique game environments, and enjoy custom music and sound effects. This free app offers a fresh take on familiar games for family fun.

Highlights
  • Interactive digital board games
  • Play with cartoon characters
  • Unique game environments
  • Custom music and sound effects
  • Five new games included
  • Inspired by family cartoons
Features
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Roll the Dice and play "Best Games Ever" anytime, anywhere, with friends or family with this new and free app! Play with characters including Pirate Dad, Pirate Niko, Fairy Adley, Fairy Mom, and even Chuck the Pirate, and explore various games in a unique playstyle based on the physical board game of Best Games Ever! The Best Games Ever board game is based on the first 5 Family Cartoons from Spacestation Animation. • Pirate Island • Sticker Pox • Hair Salon • The Floor is Lava • The Lost Mermaid Each game is coupled with the characters from the episode, an interactive environment, and different rules for each game creating a brand new experience from the previous Spacestation Apps Games! Best Games Ever was thought up and made by the people at A for Adley, Spacestation Apps, and Spacestation Animation. Spacestation Animation is a fun YouTube Channel featuring Cartoons that take audio from the YouTube Channel "A for Adley" and uses 3D animation to re-imagine new storylines and exciting adventures with Adley McBride and her whole family. Best Games Ever includes - • An experience designed in-house by Spacestation Apps, Spacestation Labs, Spacestation Nebula and A for Adley • Custom Unique Gameplay from the physical board game that you can play directly on your phone! • 5 New Games • Pirate Island • Sticker Pox • Hair Salon • The Floor is Lava • The Lost Mermaid • Custom Music and Sound Effects • Maps and Dice that interact with each other create fun surprises • Beloved Characters from the Spacestation Animation Family Cartoons • Best of all it is completely FREE to play!!

About

Paddo

Features
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Paddo turns the world around you into a playful rubber duck hunt. Hide and find collectible rubber ducks using augmented reality. Place ducks in real-world spots, search for ducks hidden nearby, and build your collection as you explore parks, venues, trips, events, and everyday places. Whether you are walking around town, visiting a local spot, or setting out on a cruise adventure, Paddo makes exploring feel more like a treasure hunt. HIDE DUCKS Choose a duck from your collection and place it in the real world using AR. Create fun little surprises for others to discover. FIND DUCKS Search nearby areas and use your camera to discover hidden ducks around you. Each find adds to the excitement of exploring. COLLECT THEMED DUCKS Build your collection with classic ducks and themed duck packs. Find favorites, unlock new styles, and keep growing your flock. PLAY ON LAND OR AT SEA Use Ducks by Land to explore nearby places, or enjoy cruise-inspired duck hunting during your travels. SAFE, SIMPLE, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY Paddo is designed to be lighthearted, easy to use, and fun for players of all ages. Start hiding, finding, and collecting ducks with Paddo.

Screenshots

Best Games Ever4 screens
Paddo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Best Games Ever at none against Paddo's 4. Best Games Ever also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Paddo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Best Games Ever asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Best Games Ever ships an update every 6 days, Paddo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Best Games Ever versus Paddo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBest Games EverPaddo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (427 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings427 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size389 MB696 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShonduras Inc.Joshua Scott Weesner

Bugs and requests

Best Games Ever

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes after winning
  • Inability to load certain games
  • Freezing during gameplay
  • Incorrect character selection
  • Logging out unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Ability to play solo
  • Online multiplayer option
  • Customization options for characters
  • Improved performance and stability

Paddo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Best Games Ever

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Paddo

One-time4
  • Pirate Pack$2.99
  • Nautical Launch Pack$2.99
  • Road Trip Pack$3.99
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  • USA 250 Celebration Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Best Games Ever free?
Best Games Ever is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paddo free?
Paddo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Best Games Ever or Paddo have ads?
Neither Best Games Ever nor Paddo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Best Games Ever or Paddo?
Best Games Ever ships an update every 6 days, and Paddo every 9 days. Most recently, Best Games Ever was updated on November 3, 2026 and Paddo on October 28, 2026.

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