Visual Pinball

Visual Pinball

Open source pinball simulator

74 ratings
56 reviews
Free

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Released
October 7, 2024
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Experience the full virtual pinball simulator with realistic physics, lighting, and sound. This open-source app offers a redesigned interface, enhanced table management, and the complete desktop experience for mobile devices. Enjoy a vast library of tables without ads or in-app purchases.

✓Realistic physics, lighting, and sound
✓Redesigned interface with Liquid Glass
✓Full in-game menu for graphics and controls
✓Support for various backglass and display types
✓Easy table import and management
✓Optimized memory usage
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What's New in Visual Pinball

10.8.1.6480

October 28, 2026

- Updates to PuP, AltSound, DMDUtil Plugins - ScoreView Plugin is now Nixie Plugin - Removed B2SLegacy Plugin in favor of B2S Plugin

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User reviews

Extremely Powerful But Not For Beginners

Those who know what this is, know how lucky we are to have it for iOS. Visual Pinball has been in active development for over 20 years. Teams of programmers, artists, and 3D modelers work for years to recreate and perfect a single table. This is a labor of love from developer (thank you!), who gets nothing for his work except our appreciation. It will play almost every pinball table you’ve ever heard of, and many more you haven’t heard of. However, this is a hobbyist app, which means you must be willing to do some research, set the tables up properly, and tweak. Finding the correct files is quite a rabbit hole but absolutely worth it. It runs beautifully on my devices; but only after I did everything on my list.
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Unusable

What’s up with this “windowed” junk? Fix it and get 5 stars.

Remove the silly pinball questions

I was trying to sign up so I can start loading tables, but the pinball questions locked me out completely. Apparently the site told me I am prohibited from setting up or something like that. Sort of a waste of time and not a very good security procedure. Considering my email is blocked and there’s really no point in downloading this app now. I can only hope the block is only temporary.
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Response from developer

Thanks for leaving feedback. I’d like to be able to help you, but whatever site you are talking about is not affiliated with this app. If you look at the bottom of settings you can reach out directly to me via email.

A nice surprise!

Edit: paying it forward for anyone else looking at the reviews for insight or suggestions. Go to their Discord, this app is alive and well. How I found out from the developer responses here. Deserves more than five stars in my opinion.

I think back in the day it started as pinmame? I didn’t know this existed here until now. My loss. I don’t mind the extra steps to get this working. This is how it should be, really. All about the nostalgia. This appears abandoned, which is a shame. But for now, living the dream. Thanks for porting this over.
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How?????

How do u upload machines

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Tables don't load for some users

Bug

Certain complex/intensive tables error out or run at low FPS

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Requested Features

6 requests

List of most played tables

Feature

Ability to reposition DMD

Feature

Option to skip startup checks for some tables

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Ability to edit table scripts on the app

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Direct link to table depository

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iPad version with more screen space

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FAQ

Does Visual Pinball have ads?

No, Visual Pinball is completely ad-free. The developers have explicitly stated 'No ads. No in-app purchases. No tracking. Made by volunteers.'

What devices does Visual Pinball support?

Visual Pinball is available for iPhone and iPad. It requires iOS 12.6 or later.

How often is Visual Pinball updated?

The latest version, 10.8.1.6480, was released on October 28, 2026. The app receives significant updates, with the previous one taking two years of volunteer work.

What is the age rating for Visual Pinball?

Visual Pinball is rated 9+ by the App Store, indicating it is suitable for children aged 9 and older.

Can I play Visual Pinball offline?

While the description doesn't explicitly state offline play, the app's focus on a self-contained simulator engine suggests it is designed for offline use once tables are imported.

What are the main pros users mention about Visual Pinball?

Users praise Visual Pinball as an 'awesome way to play virtual pinball on the go,' 'fantastic portable implementation,' and 'incredible work of the community and developers.'

What are some common issues users face with Visual Pinball?

Some users have noted a need for 'more ability to adjust table settings,' 'struggling to manage camera angle,' and 'no fullscreen on iPad.'

How does Visual Pinball compare to other pinball simulators?

Visual Pinball is noted for running the same engine as the desktop version, ensuring authentic physics and lighting. Its open-source nature and volunteer development also contribute to its unique community-driven appeal.