Comparison

Paddle Baddle vs Ship Maneuvering Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Paddle Baddle

An arcade game designed for quick relaxation sessions. Enjoy a simple, engaging experience whether you're commuting or unwinding at home.

Highlights
  • Arcade gameplay
  • Relaxing experience
  • Play on the go
  • Suitable for downtime
Features
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Unwind and relax for a few minutes with Paddle Baddle, an arcade game you can play on the go or on your couch during Stream and Chill.

About

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

Pilot large vessels through challenging maritime scenarios. Experience realistic ship physics and handling in various missions, from navigating channels to berthing. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock new ships as you progress.

Highlights
  • Realistic ship physics (MMG hydrodynamic model)
  • Career mode with ranks and missions
  • 8 unique ships with distinct handling
  • Free play mode with custom settings
  • Weekly and all-time leaderboards
  • Detailed sound effects
Features
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Experience what it really takes to handle a large ship. Ship Maneuvering Simulator is built on the MMG hydrodynamic model, the same kind of model used in professional ship handling research, so every ship drifts, pivots and answers the helm the way the real thing does. Made by a professional maritime pilot who handles large ships every day, and tuned to feel like the real thing, but built to be fun: time runs faster than real life, so you get to the challenge quickly. CAREER MODE • Start as Cadet and earn your stripes, rank by rank, up to Captain and Pilot • Real ship handling missions: buoyed channels, stopping, turning, going astern, anchoring, holding position in wind and current, berthing alongside, entering a lock and leaving the quay with tugs • Earn up to 3 stars per mission and unlock new ships • Weekly and all-time leaderboards for every mission, so you can compete with players worldwide 8 SHIPS, EACH WITH ITS OWN CHARACTER Cargo ship, navy supply ship, loaded and empty bulker, large container ship, cruise ship, frigate and battleship. Each has its own engine, speed and handling, from a slow loaded bulker to a 28-knot frigate. REALISTIC HANDLING • Propeller walk when going astern • Drift in turns and a pivot point that moves with speed • Rudder effect that depends on propeller wash and speed • Bow thruster that loses power as speed builds • Realistic stopping distances and turning circles • Wind and current that set you off your course • Tugs that push and pull for berthing and unberthing FREE PLAY Take any unlocked ship out at sea, on the river or in port. Set the wind and current yourself and practise at your own pace. SOUND AND LOOK An engine sound for each ship (twin engines, frigate gas turbines), bow thruster, tugs, collisions and a busy harbour. Whether you're a seafarer, a maritime student or just love ships, see if you have what it takes to bring her alongside without a scratch.

Screenshots

Paddle Baddle3 screens
Ship Maneuvering Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paddle Baddle at 5.0 against Ship Maneuvering Simulator's 4.3. Paddle Baddle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Ship Maneuvering Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (105 vs 3). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paddle Baddle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ship Maneuvering Simulator has 105 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Paddle Baddle's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ship Maneuvering Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paddle Baddle ships an update every 10 months, Ship Maneuvering Simulator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Paddle Baddle versus Ship Maneuvering Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddle BaddleShip Maneuvering Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB390 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick LewisWPC

Customer experience

Paddle Baddle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

All ratings105 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.9%

In-app purchases

None

Paddle Baddle

No in-app purchases

None

Ship Maneuvering Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paddle Baddle free?
Paddle Baddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ship Maneuvering Simulator free?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paddle Baddle or Ship Maneuvering Simulator?
Paddle Baddle is rated higher. Paddle Baddle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ship Maneuvering Simulator averages 4.3 from 105 ratings.
Do Paddle Baddle or Ship Maneuvering Simulator have ads?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator shows ads; Paddle Baddle does not.
Which is updated more often, Paddle Baddle or Ship Maneuvering Simulator?
Paddle Baddle ships an update every 10 months, and Ship Maneuvering Simulator every 6 days. Most recently, Paddle Baddle was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ship Maneuvering Simulator on November 4, 2026.

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