# Smash Rocket vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is rating: PinOut! at 4.2 against Smash Rocket's 3.5. PinOut! also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 4). Smash Rocket's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Rocket sells 5 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.

PinOut! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Smash Rocket's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smash Rocket ships an update weekly, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Rocket | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-rocket/id1108414399/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STORMX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065430567) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-rocket/id1108414399)

Launch rockets orbiting Earth to hit all targets. Test your concentration and aim to conquer increasingly challenging stages. Compete for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Orbiting rocket mechanics, Target hitting gameplay, Progressive stage challenges, High score competition, Concentration-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 16500 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 37500 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Smash Rocket free?

Smash Rocket 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, Smash Rocket or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. Smash Rocket averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Smash Rocket or PinOut! have ads?

Neither Smash Rocket nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Rocket or PinOut!?

Smash Rocket ships an update weekly, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smash Rocket was updated on October 14, 2026 and PinOut! on October 17, 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.*