Comparison

Sliding Puzzle vs Paddle Ship Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Sliding Puzzle

Features
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Features: Board Sizes: Choose your challenge from 3×3 to 8×8 grids. Auto Save & Resume: Exit the app anytime—your progress is always saved. Next Number Hint: color hints help you find your next tile faster and with less frustration. Match Number Animation: Enjoy satisfying visual feedback when a tile reaches its correct position. Line Match Effect: Get rewarded with extra feedback every time you complete a full row—keeps the game engaging even mid-play. Retry Same Board: Play the same shuffled board again to improve your time or challenge a friend to beat it. Shuffle Option: Don’t like the initial layout? Reshuffle as many times as you like before starting. — Sliding Puzzle: Essential is a modern take on the classic 15 puzzle (number puzzle) experience. Designed with minimal visuals and a focus on tactile satisfaction, this game is perfect for quick sessions or deep focus play.

About

Paddle Ship Arcade

Defend the galaxy in this retro space arcade game that blends classic mechanics with modern visuals. Battle waves of alien formations, defeat massive bosses, and utilize power-ups to achieve a high score. Enjoy a unique, ad-free, and privacy-respecting gaming experience.

Highlights
  • 24+ unique alien formations
  • Boss fights every 5th stage
  • 5 power-ups including Multiball and Laser Ball
  • Combo scoring system
  • Ball and paddle customization
  • Retro synthwave soundtrack
  • Haptic feedback
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Defend the galaxy from waves of alien UFOs in this retro space arcade. Paddle Ship is a modern love letter to classic arcade games — a unique blend of Galaga's swooping enemy formations and Breakout's paddle-ball mechanics, all set in a neon-drenched space theme. FEATURES • Wave stages with 24+ unique alien formations flying in from space • Boss fights every 5th stage featuring massive UFOs with orbiting guard fleets • 5 power-ups: Multiball chaos, Shield, Wide Paddle, Laser Ball, and Slow Motion • Heart pickups for extra lives • Combo scoring system with score multipliers • Ball promotion mechanic — if your main ball drops, a yellow ball takes over • Ball and paddle color customization • Chapter milestones at stages 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 • Retro synthwave soundtrack with classic arcade sound effects • Haptic feedback that feels every hit, bounce, and explosion THE NUVIA WAY No ads. No tracking. No paywalls. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Paddle Ship is completely free, fully unlocked, and respects your time and privacy. Everything you need is available from day one. We believe great games should be available to everyone — not hidden behind paywalls or interrupted by ads. We make games because we love them, not because we want your data. HOW TO PLAY • Drag your finger to move your paddle • Tap anywhere to launch your ball • Destroy alien ships, clear waves, defeat bosses • Chase the high score Year 2086. The Aethari fleet has arrived. Humanity's last defense grid is your paddle. Don't let a single ship through.

Screenshots

Sliding Puzzle4 screens
Paddle Ship Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paddle Ship Arcade at none against Sliding Puzzle's shown. Sliding Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sliding Puzzle ships an update every 2 days, Paddle Ship Arcade every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sliding Puzzle versus Paddle Ship Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSliding PuzzlePaddle Ship Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki NakamuraMARC RICHARD JULOT

In-app purchases

None

Sliding Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Paddle Ship Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sliding Puzzle free?
Sliding Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paddle Ship Arcade free?
Paddle Ship Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sliding Puzzle or Paddle Ship Arcade have ads?
Sliding Puzzle shows ads; Paddle Ship Arcade does not.
Which is updated more often, Sliding Puzzle or Paddle Ship Arcade?
Sliding Puzzle ships an update every 2 days, and Paddle Ship Arcade every 5 months. Most recently, Sliding Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paddle Ship Arcade on October 14, 2026.

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