Comparison

Battle Paddles vs Rob the Castle

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

Head to head
About

Battle Paddles

Experience a modern roguelike twist on classic paddle tennis. Rotate your paddle, parry, and spin to execute powerful smashes. Battle over 25 unique bosses, earn new skins, and climb the leaderboards in this retro-inspired arcade game.

Highlights
  • Paddle rotation and smashing mechanics
  • Roguelike progression
  • Over 25 unique bosses
  • Unlockable player paddle skins
  • Pixel art graphics
  • High score chasing
Features
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Defy old ways by rotating your paddle! Parry and spin to hit the ball, performing a Paddle Smash. A modern roguelike take on a retro classic featuring original pixel art sprites. Test your skills and strive to beat more than 25 unique bosses. Conquering enemy paddles can earn you both a high score and new skins for your player paddle! Some bosses are rarer than others, so keep playing to battle them all! Throughout each run, bosses will appear at every 10th point. Later on, mini bosses will appear every 5 points! Be strategic and make the most out of Paddle Smashing to crush the competition! Will you be the number one Battle Paddle?

About

Rob the Castle

Features
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Enter a fast-paced adventure where every step forward presents a new possibility — some safer, some more daring. Explore richly designed 3D environments filled with branching paths, hidden layers, and unpredictable moments. Master the patterns, embrace the tension, and push your progression further with every calculated move. Built for players who enjoy momentum, dynamic flow, and the excitement of discovering what lies just ahead.

Screenshots

Battle Paddles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Battle Paddles at none against Rob the Castle's shown. Battle Paddles also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Battle Paddles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rob the Castle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battle Paddles ships an update every 5 days, Rob the Castle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Battle Paddles versus Rob the Castle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattle PaddlesRob the Castle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB395 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSeven Pixel StudiosYamile Alejandra Castaneda Cardeno

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Battle Paddles

One-time10
  • Paddle: Nolan$0.99
  • Skin: Glass$0.99
  • Paddle: Gum$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Paddle: Hooper$0.99
  • Paddle: Paper Towel Tube$0.99
  • Paddle: Ruler$0.99
  • Paddle: Ninja$0.99
  • Paddle: Twins$0.99
  • Paddle: Shades$0.99
  • Paddle: Squid$1.99
1 purchases

Rob the Castle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Battle Paddles free?
Battle Paddles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rob the Castle free?
Rob the Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Battle Paddles or Rob the Castle have ads?
Rob the Castle shows ads; Battle Paddles does not.
Which is updated more often, Battle Paddles or Rob the Castle?
Battle Paddles ships an update every 5 days, and Rob the Castle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Battle Paddles was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rob the Castle on November 4, 2026.

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