Qubes vs PinOut!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qubes
Control a bouncing ball by tapping the screen to change its direction. Collect coins to unlock new ball designs and see how long you can survive on the qubes.
- Tap to change ball direction
- Collect coins
- Unlock new balls
- Endless survival gameplay
- Simple one-touch controls
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Tap to change the direction of the bouncing ball. Collect coins and unlock new balls. How long can you survive on the qubes? How to play: Tap anywhere on the screen to change the direction of the ball.
PinOut!
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.
- Continuous journey gameplay
- Retro wave aesthetic
- Pulsating lights and beats
- Remodeled pinball mechanics
- Arcade experience
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Pinball reinvented by the award-winning developers of Smash Hit and Does not Commute! Race against time in a continuous journey through this mysterious canyon of pulsating lights and throbbing retro wave beats. The classic pinball mechanic remodeled into a breathtaking arcade experience. "PinOut is a super smart, beautifully designed pinball game" – Wired "Stop everything and play PinOut" – EuroGamer "It's not pinball in the traditional sense – it's something so much better" – PocketGamer "This is a hugely compelling mobile ball-smacker that deserves to be played by many, many people" – Stuff magazine PinOut is playable at no cost and free from ads. An optional premium upgrade is available through a one-time in-app purchase that will enable the ability to continue from checkpoints.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qubes at none against PinOut!'s 1. Qubes also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Qubes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Qubes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Qubes's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.
| Parameter | Qubes | PinOut! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (3.6K ratings) — better | 4.2 (7.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews — better | 67.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | 7.1K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | Mediocre AB |
Customer experience
Qubes
PinOut!
User reviews
Qubes
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Challenging and mesmerizing
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 💎 Great for passing time
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive at times
- 💰 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🤔 Lacks new content after unlocking all balls
PinOut!
From 7.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio
- 🕹️ Unique and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or intrusive monetization
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Short game length with limited levels
- 🤔 Inconsistent and frustrating physics/controls
- 💰 Paywall to access checkpoints and progress
Bugs and requests
Qubes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ball randomly stops moving
- Ads causing game to crash or freeze
- Coins not properly awarded after watching ads
Requested features
4 requests- Add more unlockable balls and power-ups
- Implement a way to use accumulated coins
- Introduce new gameplay modes or levels
- Improve responsiveness and reduce glitches
PinOut!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ball getting stuck in certain areas
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Endless/infinite mode without time limit
- Improved physics and control responsiveness
- Ability to save progress and continue from checkpoints
In-app purchases
Qubes
No in-app purchases
PinOut!
- PinOut Premium$2.99
