Comparison

Just Plain Pinball 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

Just Plain Pinball

Features
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Miss the days of arcade pinball? This app offers a chance to revisit the simple joy of smacking a pinball around obstacles!

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
Features
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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

Just Plain Pinball3 screens
Paddle Ship Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Just Plain Pinball at 14.0 against Paddle Ship Arcade's 17.0. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Just Plain Pinball versus Paddle Ship Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Plain PinballPaddle Ship Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander MartinMARC RICHARD JULOT

In-app purchases

None

Just Plain Pinball

No in-app purchases

None

Paddle Ship Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Plain Pinball free?
Just Plain Pinball 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 Just Plain Pinball or Paddle Ship Arcade have ads?
Neither Just Plain Pinball nor Paddle Ship Arcade shows ads.

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