# 3D Pinball Space — The pinball you grew up with

> Classic 3D pinball game with space missions and rank progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Du Nguyen Viet.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-pinball-space/id6455495086 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Du Nguyen Viet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619725006)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 97 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-pinball-space/id6455495086/reviews.md

## What is 3D Pinball Space?

The table features the player as a member of a space fleet that completes missions to increase rank. Players can attain nine different ranks (listed from lowest to highest): Cadet, Ensign, Lieutenant, Captain, LT Commander, Commander, Commodore, Admiral, and Fleet Admiral. Players accept a mission by hitting "mission targets" which select which mission they will take, and by going up the "launch ramp". Each mission has a set number of things for players to do, such as hitting the "attack bumpers" (which are a set of four bumpers at the top of the table) eight times (this is the "target practice" mission). Some missions involve a number of steps which must be completed in sequence. Missions end either by being completed, or by being aborted due to running out of "fuel", as indicated by the lights in the passage that passes under the launch ramp. The "fuel" lights go out one by one at a time interval, and can be re-lit by having the ball go over them, or all at once by going up the launch ramp again. Upon completing a mission, some of the blue lights in a circle in the middle of the table turn on. When all of the lights in the blue circle turn on, the player's rank increases, and a light in the orange circle turns on.

## Key features

- Space fleet missions
- Rank progression system
- Mission targets and launch ramp
- Attack bumpers
- Fuel management
- Rank advancement circles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - No Ads & Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #128 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

## What do users think of 3D Pinball Space?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🤩 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Works like the original
- ✨ Good sound effects
- 🕹️ Playable gameplay

**Cons**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 📱 Screen size issues
- 💸 Not worth the money
- 🔇 Unstoppable music
- 🐌 Lagging and choppy
- ❌ Controls not responsive
- ⚫ Black screen on launch
- 💰 Scam/Rip-off
- 🔊 No sound
- 🔄 Unplayable after update

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Game lags significantly
- Ads make game lag
- Loading screen glitches
- Unnecessary background music
- MFI game controller not supported
- Xbox controller not working
- App opens to a black screen
- App locked up after a week
- Full screen is too small
- Game is unplayable
- Score board input buttons not working
- Rotation lock causes issues
- Ball not running smoothly
- Save score buttons not working
- No sound
- Game doesn't work on newer iPhones
- Flipper buttons not responsive
- Screen jumps when spacebar is hit
- Ball physics issues
- High scores only last while app is open
- Bumper doesn't react
- Game is too slow
- App doesn't work at all
- Paddles freeze after launching ball
- Sound only with headphones

**Most requested features**

- Ability to turn off music
- Adjustable screen size
- Save high scores
- Edit high score name
- More features
- Improve graphics
- Fix controller support
- Add volume control
- Offline play option
- HD remaster

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-pinball-space/id6455495086/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bravo

*2026-08-16*

Bravo , ça respecte la version originale , en plus cette version est beaucoup plus jolie.. faites juste attention aux publicités, il ne faudrait pas on mettre trop, car c’est ça qui pousse souvent les utilisateurs a désinstaller le jeu même si il est intéressant.. je suggère de vendre le jeu à 2,99 $ au lieu de 5,99$

### 4/5 — The latest update ruined the missions text

*2026-08-14*

The title says it all, since the last update the missions text is now flooded with random numbers in amongst the mission text, also no really a fan of the new pull cord in the top right corner to launch the ball unlike its previous version version, with there was an option to switch between them

### 1/5 — Ads make the game lag

*2026-08-05*

Ads make the game lag

### 2/5 — 買わなくていいかも

*2026-08-05*

大きさがフルスクリーンが極小の二つしかなく、縦にはみ出しているため、スペースを押すと下にスクロールされる。ボール打ったら下に移動させられるのでいちいち戻すのが面倒。縦が収まる大きさにして欲しい。不便すぎるけど楽しい。

追記
アプリ開けませんー

### 1/5 — do NOT update now unplayable

*2026-08-05*

The update has destroyed the gameplay it’s just sad it has been a real emu of dosbox with windows 3.1 and now it’s unplayable with an glitching loading screen and unnecessary background music. Why do DEVs destroy their own apps I don’t get it the app has been very good before all that changes …

### 5/5 — it works

*2026-08-04*

the other reviews are lying it does work and i really love playing this when i was a kid

### 3/5 — Why steelseries nimbus MFI game controller not support?

*2026-07-25*

MVI Game controller not work in the game

### 1/5 — War mal gut. Jetzt Werbung übers halbe Bild.

*2026-07-12*

Titel.

### 1/5 — Erste Freeware dann Werbeflut

*2026-07-01*

War völlig kostenfrei durch ein Angebot nutzbar, jetzt leider deutlich zu viel Werbung.

### 1/5 — Ads

*2026-07-01*

Ads ruin the game

## Frequently asked questions about 3D Pinball Space

### What is 3D Pinball Space Cadet?

It's a digital pinball game that simulates the classic Space Cadet table. Players are part of a space fleet and complete missions to increase their rank. The game involves strategic ball control and managing in-game resources like fuel.

### How do I complete missions in the game?

Missions are initiated by hitting 'mission targets' and going up the 'launch ramp'. Each mission has specific objectives, such as hitting certain bumpers a set number of times or completing sequential steps. Successfully completing missions contributes to your rank advancement.

### Is this game free to play?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features for players who wish to enhance their experience.

### What are the main goals of the game?

The primary goal is to increase your rank within the space fleet by successfully completing various missions. Players start as a Cadet and can progress all the way to Fleet Admiral by achieving mission objectives and filling the rank advancement circles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.2 — 2026-08-03

• Performance and stability improvements
• Various bug fixes

### 11.1 — 2026-08-03

• Performance and battery optimizations
• Quieter background music by default
• Bug fixes

### 11 — 2026-07-05

New drag-to-launch plunger and ball designs.
Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 10 — 2026-06-25

- New ball skins to collect and unlock.
- VIP Pack: remove ads and get 5 exclusive gem balls.
- Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 9 — 2026-06-12

•Global leaderboards
• Performance improvements for smoother gameplay
• New Day/Night lighting slider

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## More apps by Du Nguyen Viet

- [Paint.Ms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintms/id1619725004)

All apps by Du Nguyen Viet: https://appshunter.io/developer/1619725006

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*