Comparison

Pluto Patrol vs Paper Plane vs Trash Balls

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

Head to head
About

Pluto Patrol

Pilot a space buggy across Pluto's challenging terrain, dodging obstacles and battling enemies. This arcade-style game offers updated graphics and controls for a modern retro experience.

Highlights
  • Navigate 75 checkpoints across 3 levels
  • Avoid holes, rocks, land mines, and meteors
  • Battle tanks, hovercars, boulders, and UFOs
  • Updated graphics and controls
  • Classic arcade gameplay
Features
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Pluto Patrol is an homage to the arcade classic Moon Patrol, one of the greatest games of all time. Navigate your space buggy across the harsh and desolate landscapes of Pluto, avoiding obstacles while fighting off enemies out to destroy you. Only the most vigilant will survive! • Drive your way through 75 checkpoints across 3 levels, with new challenges at each stage. • Deftly avoid holes, rocks, land mines, and even falling meteors. • Fight your way through tanks, hovercars, rolling boulders, and multiple types of UFOs. • Enjoy updated graphics and controls for a modern take on classic gameplay.

About

Paper Plane vs Trash Balls

Pilot a triangular spacecraft to destroy incoming asteroids and alien saucers. Navigate through space by rotating, thrusting, and firing projectiles. Experience classic arcade gameplay with a focus on skillful maneuvering and target elimination.

Highlights
  • Destroy asteroids and saucers
  • Pilot a triangular spacecraft
  • Rotate, thrust, and shoot
  • Classic arcade gameplay
  • Retro space shooter experience
Features
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The main goal of the game is to destroy flying trash balls and survive endless waves of crumpled paper attacks. The player controls a fast paper plane that can rotate left and right, shoot forward, and boost through the air. Once the plane starts moving in one direction, it continues drifting through the arena until the player changes direction with another boost. Precision movement and quick reactions are essential to avoid incoming trash balls and clear the skies.

Screenshots

Pluto Patrol4 screens
Paper Plane vs Trash Balls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pluto Patrol at none against Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's 1. Pluto Patrol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Paper Plane vs Trash Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pluto Patrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pluto Patrol holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Pluto Patrol's written reviews are positive against 50% of Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pluto Patrol ships an update every 6 months, Paper Plane vs Trash Balls every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pluto Patrol versus Paper Plane vs Trash Balls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPluto PatrolPaper Plane vs Trash Balls
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (14 ratings) — better3.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1437 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik HinterbichlerAleksa Racovic

Customer experience

Pluto Patrol

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%

Paper Plane vs Trash Balls

All ratings31 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative25.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral26.9%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

Pluto Patrol

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Paper Plane vs Trash Balls

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pluto Patrol free?
Pluto Patrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paper Plane vs Trash Balls free?
Paper Plane vs Trash Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pluto Patrol or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls?
Pluto Patrol is rated higher. Pluto Patrol averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Paper Plane vs Trash Balls averages 3.4 from 37 ratings.
Do Pluto Patrol or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls have ads?
Paper Plane vs Trash Balls shows ads; Pluto Patrol does not.
Which is updated more often, Pluto Patrol or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls?
Pluto Patrol ships an update every 6 months, and Paper Plane vs Trash Balls every 2 months. Most recently, Pluto Patrol was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paper Plane vs Trash Balls on November 3, 2026.

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