Comparison

ShootMe vs Paddl

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

Head to head
About

ShootMe

Score as many goals as possible in a 45-second time limit with this minimalist, one-handed game. Perfect for quick play during commutes or waiting times.

Highlights
  • 45-second goal scoring challenge
  • Minimalist design
  • One-handed play
  • Quick play for commutes
  • Engaging gameplay
Features
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Simple yet highly engaging, this game challenges you to score as many goals as possible within 45 seconds. It boasts a minimalist design, ideal for one-handed play. It's intended for moments like waiting for a cab, the underground, or a bus — situations where more complex games aren't suitable and you want to pass the time quickly. Be aware, the referee might occasionally make mistakes, so try not to get too frustrated.

About

Paddl

Features
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Paddl is a simple and fast-paced arcade game inspired by classic paddle-and-ball gameplay, with increasing speed and challenge. Your goal is simple: do not let the ball pass your paddle. You score points by blocking the ball and keeping it in play. As your score increases, the game becomes more intense and demanding. Over time, the ball moves faster, requiring quicker reactions and precise control. To increase the challenge even further, the paddle gradually becomes smaller as your score rises, leaving less room for mistakes and adding constant pressure. Watch out for the fireball — hitting it rewards you with +3 bonus points and slightly increases the paddle size, giving you a short moment of relief and a chance to recover. Paddl is easy to learn but increasingly difficult to master, making every run feel exciting, tense, and rewarding. After a game over, players can optionally watch a rewarded advertisement to continue the game once. The game is fully playable without watching ads. Paddl can also be played without an internet connection. When offline, advertisements are not available, but the core gameplay remains fully accessible. Features: - Fast-paced paddle-and-ball gameplay - Score points by blocking the ball and keeping it in play - Increasing ball speed for rising difficulty - Paddle size decreases as your score grows - Fireball bonus: +3 points and temporary paddle growth - Simple and clean design - Fast and responsive controls - Optional rewarded ads for continuing the game - Playable offline - No account or login required Don’t let the ball pass. Hit the fireball to fight back. Adapt as the game gets faster and tougher. Easy to play. Hard to survive. Paddl is fun, challenging, and hard to put down.

Screenshots

ShootMe1 screens
Paddl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddl at none against ShootMe's 1. Paddl also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.6). On price, 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. ShootMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paddl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShootMe ships an update every 13 months, Paddl every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ShootMe versus Paddl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShootMePaddl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDCAli Ekber Caferoglu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShootMe

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
None

Paddl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShootMe free?
ShootMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paddl free?
Paddl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShootMe or Paddl have ads?
Neither ShootMe nor Paddl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShootMe or Paddl?
ShootMe ships an update every 13 months, and Paddl every 4 days. Most recently, ShootMe was updated on September 28, 2026 and Paddl on October 9, 2026.

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