# Tippy Tap vs Be a pong

The clearest difference is rating: Be a pong at 4.7 against Tippy Tap's 4.1. Be a pong also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 42%) and ratings volume (28K vs 20). Tippy Tap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tippy Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Be a pong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Be a pong holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be a pong has 28K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Tippy Tap's written reviews are positive against 67% of Be a pong's.

Tippy Tap ships an update every 5 weeks, Be a pong every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tippy Tap | Be a pong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tippy-tap/id853590523/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-pong/id1463354791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Abdullah Siddique](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060551000) | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## What reviewers say

### Tippy Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tippy-tap/id853590523)

Tap black tiles to progress across a game board while avoiding white ones. Compete in survival, time attack, and distance modes. Test your reflexes and speed in this addictive challenge.

**Highlights:** Tap black tiles to progress, Avoid white tiles, Survival mode, Time Attack mode, Distance mode, Game Center support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy1000coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy5000Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy50000Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy50000coinsRemoveAds | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ⚡ Simple and easy to learn
- 🧠 Good for reaction time training
- 🏆 Competitive high score system
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🎯 Ads pop up during gameplay causing instant loss
- 😤 Ad frequency increased over time
- 🔄 Repetitive ad content
- 💔 Ads ruin gaming experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or goes black screen on startup
- Game modes don't work properly
- Multiplayer mode disconnects during gameplay
- Distance mode doesn't add time correctly
- Touch input sometimes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Disable ads or ad-free premium version
- Pause functionality during gameplay
- Better touch sensitivity
- More game mode options
- Sound effects toggle option


### Be a pong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-pong/id1463354791)

Test your pong prowess in this physics-based puzzle game. Master trick shots and clear hundreds of challenging stages. Simple drag-to-shoot controls make it easy to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of stages, Challenging trick shots, Drag to shoot controls, Supports latest iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Great way to pass time
- 💡 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Ball gets stuck or disappears
- Levels become unplayable after certain progress
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Level editor or creator
- Ability to skip difficult levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tippy Tap free?

Tippy Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Be a pong free?

Be a pong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tippy Tap or Be a pong?

Be a pong is rated higher. Tippy Tap averages 4.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Be a pong averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do Tippy Tap or Be a pong have ads?

Be a pong shows ads; Tippy Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tippy Tap or Be a pong?

Tippy Tap ships an update every 5 weeks, and Be a pong every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tippy Tap was updated on October 29, 2026 and Be a pong on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*