- How the nine ping pong apps compare
- Ping pong games on Google Play, one by one
- Swipe, tap or physics: three ways to swing a bat
- Playing a friend or playing the computer
- Why a training tracker isn't on this list
- Getting better at mobile table tennis
- Two-player fun beyond the phone
- The bat in your pocket
- Frequently asked questions
Free table tennis games on Android split into swipe simulators, where you control spin and direction with your finger, and quick tap games you can play one-handed. Table Tennis Touch and Ping Pong Masters say they play offline, while Ping Pong Fury needs an internet connection. All nine here are free to install.
Table tennis is one of the few sports that shrinks to a phone screen without losing much. The ball's small, the table's small, and a swipe feels surprisingly close to a flick of the wrist.
I looked through the Google Play listings for the most installed ping pong games and wrote down each developer, the install count, the ads and in-app purchases labels, and anything the listing says about internet or offline play. The order below isn't a ranking.
Two developers turn up twice, Yakuto and Giraffe Games, and that's because both have two quite different table tennis games on the store. I've kept them separate so you can see which suits you.
How the nine ping pong apps compare
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Pong Fury | Yakuto | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | Listing says it 'requires an internet connection to play' |
| Table Tennis Touch | Yakuto | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'OFFLINE GAMEPLAY - no internet connection required' |
| Table Tennis | Giraffe Games Limited | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Table Tennis 3D | Giraffe Games Limited | 10M+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Virtual Table Tennis | SenseDevil Games | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Ping Pong Masters | Clapfoot Inc. | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Playable offline' |
| Table Tennis: Ping Pong Hit | Dark Halo | 1M+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Ping Pong Battle -Table Tennis | Cross Field Inc. | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Let's Game Now Table Tennis | Let's Game Now | 1K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Ping pong games on Google Play, one by one
Ping Pong Fury
From the makers of Table Tennis Touch, this one's all about online matches against real players. You swipe to hit and add spin or chop to your returns.
Table Tennis Touch
Swipe controls and a packed career mode with tournaments, leagues and special events. Its listing says no internet connection's required, which makes it a strong choice for travel.
Table Tennis
Giraffe Games' 3D version, with an international league and tournaments. You swipe your finger to hit the ball, and it shows ads but no in-app purchases label.
Table Tennis 3D
Also from Giraffe Games, with a career mode where you work through stages, plus online play among its listed features.
Virtual Table Tennis
Lets you challenge players online or practise against computer opponents. Its listing talks about a 3D physics system where your finger controls the direction, speed and spin of each shot.
Ping Pong Masters
Billed as the follow-up to Virtual Table Tennis 3D, with levels spread across a run of tournaments. The listing says it's playable offline, though it hasn't been updated in a long while.
Table Tennis: Ping Pong Hit
Simple tap controls: you tap left or right of the screen to send the ball back. It's rated Teen, the only one here with that rating.
Ping Pong Battle -Table Tennis
An easy arcade game where opponents keep coming, each stronger than the last, and you lose a life every time you drop a point.
Let's Game Now Table Tennis
A small game with matches against real players or bots, and teams and players that each have their own stats. It shows no Contains ads label.
Swipe, tap or physics: three ways to swing a bat
Swipe games like Table Tennis Touch and the Giraffe Games pair let you drag your finger to hit, and the angle and speed of the swipe decide where the ball goes. They take a few games to learn but feel the most like the real thing.
Tap games such as Ping Pong Hit and Ping Pong Battle cut it right back: tap one side or the other and the game does the rest. Physics games like Virtual Table Tennis sit at the other end, giving you fine control over spin.
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Playing a friend or playing the computer
Ping Pong Fury is built for online matches, and its listing says it needs an internet connection. Several others mix online play with computer opponents, so you can practise alone and then take on real players when you're ready.
If you're travelling, stick to the games that say they play offline. Nothing's more frustrating than a rally that freezes halfway through because the train went into a tunnel.
Why a training tracker isn't on this list
One app that came up in my search is a training log for real players, letting you record matches and sessions. It's useful if you play at a club, but it isn't a game, so it's not included here.
Getting better at mobile table tennis
- Start against the computer on the easiest level.
- Learn to return the ball before you try spin.
- Practise one shot, like a chop, until it lands every time.
- Watch where your opponent stands and aim away from them.
- Move on to online matches only once you're winning offline.
Two-player fun beyond the phone
If you love a head-to-head game, my list of two-player Switch games for couples and siblings has plenty of sporty options.
For something with no screen at all, these two-player games with a deck of cards are ideal for a table that's not being used for ping pong.
And if there's a PlayStation in the house, here are the two-player games for the PS4 that keep both of you playing.
The bat in your pocket
A phone game won't fix your backhand, but it'll keep you thinking about angles and spin between real matches. Try one swipe game and one tap game, and you'll soon know which kind of player you'll be.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free table tennis games for Android?
Yes. All nine games here are free to install from Google Play.
Which table tennis games play offline?
Table Tennis Touch and Ping Pong Masters both say on their listings that they play offline.
Does Ping Pong Fury need the internet?
Yes. Its listing says it requires an internet connection to play.
Which ping pong game is easiest for kids?
Tap games like Ping Pong Battle are the simplest to pick up, because you only tap left or right.
Do table tennis games have ads?
Every game here shows a Contains ads label apart from Let's Game Now Table Tennis.
Can I play table tennis against a friend online?
Yes. Ping Pong Fury, Virtual Table Tennis and Let's Game Now Table Tennis all mention playing real players online.
