# Launchasaurus vs The Pinball Wizard

The clearest difference is rating: The Pinball Wizard at 4.7 against Launchasaurus's 4.2. The Pinball Wizard also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 67). Launchasaurus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Launchasaurus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Pinball Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Launchasaurus's written reviews are positive against 66% of The Pinball Wizard's.

Launchasaurus ships an update every 3 days, The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launchasaurus | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchasaurus/id1056683878/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SFB Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/930868204) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Launchasaurus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchasaurus/id1056683878)

Engage in a skill-based arcade game where you build and launch custom dinosaurs. Aim for targets while avoiding prehistoric dangers and collect coins to fund museum digs and complete your collection.

**Highlights:** Build custom dinosaurs, Launch dinosaurs with physics-based gameplay, Target-based challenges, Avoid prehistoric dangers, Collect coins, Fund museum digs, Complete museum collection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Dig | $0.99 | one-time |


### The Pinball Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395)

Experience a unique blend of classic pinball physics and modern roguelite progression. Control a wizard as the ball, navigating dungeon-like tower floors, mastering flippers, and battling enemies. Collect upgrades and perks to enhance your abilities for each subsequent run.

**Highlights:** Classic pinball physics, Roguelite progression system, Handcrafted tower tables, Pattern-driven boss battles, Perks and upgrades, Quick and deep mastery sessions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
- 🕰️ Short main campaign length
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launchasaurus free?

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

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

The Pinball Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Launchasaurus or The Pinball Wizard?

The Pinball Wizard is rated higher. Launchasaurus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Launchasaurus or The Pinball Wizard have ads?

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; Launchasaurus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Launchasaurus or The Pinball Wizard?

Launchasaurus ships an update every 3 days, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, Launchasaurus was updated on October 13, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on October 16, 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.*