# Twist vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is ads: PinOut! at none against Twist's shown. PinOut! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Twist's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 7.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Twist against 4.2 for PinOut!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twist has 36K ratings behind it against 7.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 67% positive.

Twist ships an update every 4 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twist | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist/id1052231801/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 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

### Twist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist/id1052231801)

Tap to jump and twist platforms to stay on the game. Avoid falling off the edges and collect gems to unlock new cosmetic items. Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Twist platforms, Avoid falling, Collect gems, Unlock new balls, Unlock platform colors

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun concept
- 💎 Ability to change ball and floor colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of variety in gameplay
- 💰 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Freezing and glitches
- 🤔 Pointless floor color changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads popping up during gameplay
- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent responsiveness to taps

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Customizable backgrounds
- Pause and resume functionality


### 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 Twist free?

Twist 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, Twist or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. Twist averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Twist or PinOut! have ads?

Twist shows ads; PinOut! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Twist or PinOut!?

Twist ships an update every 4 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Twist was updated on October 23, 2026 and PinOut! on October 24, 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.*