# Face Pinball > Face-controlled pinball game utilizing TrueDepth camera for hands-free gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Nexus Studios.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-pinball/id1358430094 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nexus Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417115947) - Category: Games, Casual - Price: Free - Rating: 2.80/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 82 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-08-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-pinball/id1358430094/reviews.md ## What is Face Pinball? PLEASE NOTE: This experience requires hardware ONLY available on later iPhones (iPhone X and above) which include TrueDepth camera hardware, and WILL NOT WORK on any other devices. Sorry for the inconvenience! Use your face to play this pinball-inspired game! Raise and lower your eyebrows to control the pinball flippers, then open your mouth to swallow the ball and reach the next level. – All levels are played using only the player’s face – no hands! – Close your eyes to allow the ball to pass through eye-shaped barriers – Raise your eyebrows or frown to flick the flippers up – Open your mouth wide to swallow the ball and proceed to the next level – Watch your friends' expressions as they play the game – Compete for the top score From Nexus Studios, the company behind HotStepper comes a new face-controlled party game. Making use of Apple's TrueDepth camera, your face will be quickly and accurately mapped to each of the face elements in the game, letting you easily control the pinball board with no hands! The perfect piece of entertainment at a party, watch your friends as they take on a multitude of expressions to complete the game, then see if you can beat each other's top score! ## Key features - Hands-free face control - Control flippers with eyebrows - Pass barriers by closing eyes - Swallow ball to advance levels - Party game entertainment - Compete for top scores ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-pinball/id1358430094/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great concept, Add more *2024-05-14, version 1.0.3* I love the idea! Having to physically move your facial features to play is so creative. I thought it was funny that I had to use my eyebrows as the flippers. I’d love to see more levels :) ### 5/5 — More levels *2022-12-27, version 1.0.3* Not enough levels tho Hurts my mouth ### 5/5 — More please. *2020-12-15, version 1.0.1* Fun on iPhone please make more. Ok first you’re thinking tap on something ........but it does nothing .....then you think tilt control ...but nothing happens ...... then you blink .....and you think something happened ......soooo you say oh ! ( you’re mouth is open) and then something else happens .....then you get it and soon you’re blinking raising your eyebrows and opening your mouth to play with this fun game. Yeah good fun lots of potential soon they’ll be more applications like this 👩🏻‍🦳🤚🏻. ### 5/5 — Love this game *2020-01-19, version 1.0.1* Amazing I love this game even if it is a prototype go check out Nexus @ nexusstudios.com I also love their videos!😀 ### 4/5 — Make more levels *2018-10-25, version 1.0.1* D ### 3/5 — This game *2018-10-21, version 1.0.1* I love this game and I was excited when I got my iPhone when I found out about this game although it was not like I thought it would be the facial recognition doesn’t pick up it glitches a lot and there’s only 5 levels it took me 3 minutes to play I really hope you can fix it in the next update ### 3/5 — Interesting Concept *2018-08-21, version 1.0.1* The game does a good job showcasing the facial recognition features of the iPhone X, but is woefully short. I completed all Levels in 3 minutes. Wish it were longer or a more traditional pinball game. That would make it more fun. Lots of possibilities to embrace in future versions, should the developer decide to make enhancements. ### 1/5 — DONT GET THIS APP *2018-08-07, version 1.0.1* THIS IS SOO STUPID I HAVE TO HAVE A THOUSAND DOLLAR PHONE TO PLAY THIS GAMEEEEE DONT GET THIS GAMEEE ### 4/5 — Needs more levels *2018-08-06, version 1.0.1* Really fun but there’s like 5-ish levels and it takes 5 minutes TOPS so I had to delete it... I would like to see an update so there’s more levels but as of right now there are none. I’ll keep checking every once in a while though ### 5/5 — Unique and Fun *2018-08-03, version 1.0.1* This game is really fun and unique. Using face recognition as the main function of a game is a great idea. The cartoony art style makes the facial features not quite as creepy. I know this is a newer game so I understand why it would be as short as it is currently... just ignore the reviews complaining about its length. I would very much do like to see more levels and higher sensitivity because moving your eyebrows over and over can be a little annoying. ## Frequently asked questions about Face Pinball ### What devices are compatible with Face Pinball? Face Pinball requires hardware only available on later iPhones (iPhone X and above) which include TrueDepth camera hardware. It will not work on any other devices. ### How do I control the pinball in Face Pinball? You control the pinball using only your face. Raise and lower your eyebrows to control the flippers, close your eyes to allow the ball to pass through eye-shaped barriers, and open your mouth wide to swallow the ball and reach the next level. ### Can I play Face Pinball offline? The provided description does not specify if Face Pinball can be played offline. However, its focus on real-time face tracking suggests an internet connection might be required for optimal performance. ### What is the age rating for Face Pinball? Face Pinball has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. ### How often is Face Pinball updated? The latest version is 1.0.3, which was last updated on September 23, 2022. This indicates a less frequent update schedule. ### What are the main gameplay mechanics in Face Pinball? The core gameplay involves using facial expressions to manipulate the pinball. This includes using eyebrows for flipper control, eyes for passing barriers, and the mouth for swallowing the ball to progress through levels. ### What do users think of Face Pinball? Face Pinball has a rating of 2.8 stars from 32 ratings, suggesting a mixed user reception. ### Is Face Pinball free to download? Yes, Face Pinball is available for free download. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.0.3 — 2022-09-23 Now includes support for later TrueDepth camera enabled devices. ### 1.0.2 — 2022-09-13 Now includes support for later TrueDepth camera enabled devices. ### 1.0.1 — 2018-07-24 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Added error screen for players who download on a non-iPhone X device. ### 1.0 — 2018-07-17 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Face Pinball | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pinball Flipper Classic Arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-flipper-classic-arcade/id1198371748) | 4.5 (2,456) | Free | Games | | [Flipper Dunk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipper-dunk/id1484524707) | 4.6 (141,217) | Free | Games | | [Pinball Overdrive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-overdrive/id1521182800) | 4.7 (40) | Free | Games | | [Wild West Pinball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-west-pinball/id310158471) | 4.5 (2,704) | Free | Games | | [Pinball Arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-arcade/id497189134) | 3.2 (785) | Free | Games | | [Pinball Compact](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-compact/id1321853636) | 4.7 (70) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Nexus Studios - [SantAR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santar/id1327408492) All apps by Nexus Studios: https://appshunter.io/developer/1417115947 --- *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 2026-06-01.*