# Pinball Map — Find pinball machines to play!

> Crowdsourced map of public pinball machines globally. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Taylor-Gratzer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-map/id359275713 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Taylor-Gratzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623399822)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 132 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-map/id359275713/reviews.md

## What is Pinball Map?

Find public places to play pinball! Founded in 2008, Pinball Map is an open source, crowdsourced worldwide map of public pinball machines. It lists over 55,000 pinball machines at over 12,000 locations.

It's the mobile version of the website, https://pinballmap.com

Features:
- Filter locations by machine, manufacturer, year, number of machines, and more
- Save you favorite locations
- See map activity
- Add and remove machines to keep the map up to date
- Comment on a machine's condition
- Add your high score for a machine
- Track which machines you've played
- View upcoming events
- Add location photos
- Submit new locations

## Key features

- Find public pinball machines
- Filter by machine, location, or operator
- Save favorite locations
- View recent map activity
- Add/remove machines
- Comment on machine condition
- Add high scores
- View upcoming events

## What do users think of Pinball Map?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📍 Essential for finding pinball
- 🗺️ Comprehensive map database
- 👍 Community-driven updates
- 💡 Easy to use interface
- 💯 Indispensable for enthusiasts
- 🚀 Great for planning trips
- ✅ Accurate and updated listings
- 💬 User comments are helpful
- 🌟 Best pinball app
- 📱 Streamlined mobile experience
- 💖 Loved by users for years

**Cons**

- 🐛 App glitches and crashes
- 🔄 Data needs more updating
- 📉 UI could be improved
- ⚠️ Some users experience crashes
- 🪲 Crashing on specific devices
- 🐌 Map doesn't update automatically
-  blurry UI elements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when refreshing regional data
- White screen crash issue
- App doesn't show locations with Apple Maps running
- Map crashes to a white screen
- Region has to reload every launch
- App crashes while reloading
- Map won't update as you move around
- Region's information can disappear
- Crashes any time you attempt to edit a machine description or delete a game

**Most requested features**

- Ability to share a venue via link
- Ability to share current map region via link
- Type game names directly into search bar
- Notification for machine rotation
- Search for a certain machine
- Pull location data from Google Maps
- Native iPad version
- Submit machines and locations from app
- Add new locations via app
- More readily accessible map function

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-map/id359275713/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-22*

Use it on almost every vacation. Extremely easy to use and accurate. Incredible app that works anywhere

### 5/5 — Finds my favorite games

*2026-06-10*

I like how this map is kept fairly current by all the fans so that I can find the games I like.

### 5/5 — Must have app for pinball people!

*2026-05-17*

This is the same database that Stern uses on IC but shows all pinball machines, not just filtered results of Stern games.

I use it weekly and for years! You can also join their Patreon to continue to support them.

### 5/5 — Do You Play Pinball?

*2026-05-16, version 5.4.4*

If yes…Pinball Map is essential. If no…why?

### 5/5 — Brilliant app!

*2026-04-25, version 5.4.1*

This is a textbook example of “there’s an app for that”. Indispensable for pinball enthusiasts.

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2026-04-25*

Really great app getting better every day.  If you want know where to play pinball, this is the app you need.

### 4/5 — Quite decent

*2025-07-15*

My friends and I love this app for finding new places. Thank you!

A couple of feature requests:

1. Add ability to “Share” a venue, via some kind of link that can be sent over messaging, email, etc. Goal would be that on receiving a shared link, clicking on it would open the Pinball Map app and display the specified venue. 

2. Ability to “Share” the current map region with a link. Similar to above, but where clicking on the link would open Pinball Map to the specified map region.  

3. Ability to type game names directly into the search bar without having to go through the filter dialogs. My friends and I search for specific games as often or more so than we browse for new venues.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. We have always had a share button for a venue. It's in the upper right when viewing a location.

### 3/5 — App Glitching

*2025-04-30*

App has worked great for years, all of a sudden it will not show locations if I have Apple Maps running in the background. Most times I open the app now it doesn't show any locations.

### 5/5 — Perfect pinball partner

*2024-03-30*

Best app for not only finding nearby pinball but knowing if they’re in a condition to make it worth your time. Map kept well updated by a great community. App regularly updated by dedicated developers. Download today and play more pinball. Contribute and help others play more pinball.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2023-12-24*

If you like pinball this app is brilliant.

## Frequently asked questions about Pinball Map

### What does Pinball Map do?

Pinball Map is a crowdsourced, open-source application that helps you find public pinball machines around the world. It lists thousands of machines across numerous locations, allowing you to discover places to play.

### What are the key features of Pinball Map?

Key features include filtering locations by machine, location type, or operator, saving your favorite spots, viewing recent map activity, and contributing to the map by adding or removing machines. You can also comment on machine conditions and add your high scores.

### Is Pinball Map free to use?

Yes, Pinball Map is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features to find pinball machines.

### Where can I find pinball machines with this app?

You can find pinball machines in public places worldwide. The app is a mobile version of the website https://pinballmap.com, which has been mapping machines since 2008, listing over 50,000 machines at over 12,000 locations.

### Can I contribute to the Pinball Map data?

Absolutely. The app is crowdsourced, meaning users can add new locations, add and remove machines to keep the map up to date, comment on machine conditions, and submit their high scores. This community effort ensures the map remains accurate and comprehensive.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.4.22 — 2026-09-04

- The "Route" button will now give you a choice of which installed map app you want to open for directions.
- Some quality of life updates to the sign up, login, reset password, and resend confirmation screens that no one will notice.

### 5.4.21 — 2026-09-02

- Fixed a bug where users that update their email can't edit the map without logging out and back in.

### 5.4.20 — 2026-08-28

- Fix content justification issues on the signup and login screens when system font size is scaled really large.

### 5.4.19 — 2026-08-26

- Fixed a lot of design issues related to devices with large scaled fonts.
- Keep the IC Toggle modal open so you can toggle multiple times in order to get the right setting.
- Add scroll to top buttons on more screens.
- Many small design tweaks.

### 5.4.18 — 2026-08-13

- Better visual management of map activity from deleted users.
- Show manufacturer and year in machine details screen, and other small design changes there.
- Other minor design tweaks.

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