# Magic River vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is rating: PinOut! at 4.2 against Magic River's 3.2. PinOut! also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 196). Magic River's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic River sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PinOut! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Magic River's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

Magic River ships an update monthly, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic River | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-river/id1003415673/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 196 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic River

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-river/id1003415673)

Navigate a boat down a river, avoiding obstacles and exploring various locations. Collect gems to unlock new characters and boats. Simple tap controls change the boat's direction.

**Highlights:** River navigation, Obstacle avoidance, Location exploration, Gem collection, Character unlocks, Boat customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌀 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitchy controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive scenery

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Boat movement not responsive
- Leaderboard not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip difficult missions
- More varied environments and obstacles
- Option to disable ads for a fee


### PinOut!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718)

Experience a reimagined pinball adventure with a continuous journey through a vibrant, retro-wave world. Race against the clock in this arcade-style game, offering a unique twist on classic pinball mechanics.

**Highlights:** Continuous journey gameplay, Retro wave aesthetic, Pulsating lights and beats, Remodeled pinball mechanics, Arcade experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinOut Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio
- 🕹️ Unique and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or intrusive monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short game length with limited levels
- 🤔 Inconsistent and frustrating physics/controls
- 💰 Paywall to access checkpoints and progress

**Reported bugs**

- Ball getting stuck in certain areas
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Endless/infinite mode without time limit
- Improved physics and control responsiveness
- Ability to save progress and continue from checkpoints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic River free?

Magic River is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PinOut! free?

PinOut! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic River or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. Magic River averages 3.2 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Magic River or PinOut! have ads?

Neither Magic River nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic River or PinOut!?

Magic River ships an update monthly, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic River was updated on October 4, 2026 and PinOut! on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*