PinOut! vs Break Liner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Break Liner
Experience an atmospheric arcade game where you break through space. Test your reflexes and see how far you can go before your journey ends. It's a simple yet engaging challenge.
- Break through space
- Atmospheric arcade experience
- High score challenge
- Reflex-based gameplay
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The Zen of Breaking! Break the line and boost through space in this atmospheric arcade experience. How far can you push it before you break yourself?
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Verdict
PinOut! and Break Liner both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Break Liner's. PinOut! also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 538). Break Liner's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and Break Liner 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 — 4.2 for PinOut! against 4.2 for Break Liner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 538, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Break Liner's.
PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, Break Liner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinOut! | Break Liner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.1K ratings) | 4.2 (538 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better | 47.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | 538 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mediocre AB | Ketchapp |
Customer experience
PinOut!
Break Liner
User reviews
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
Break Liner
From 538 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Calming soundtrack
- 🕹️ Simple, addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful, minimalist design
- 👍 Relaxing, stress-free experience
Room to improve
- 🌐 Intrusive ads during gameplay
- 🔧 Laggy performance after updates
- 🔒 Paid version still shows ads
- 🚫 Ads block important parts of the screen
Bugs and requests
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
Break Liner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes after certain levels
- Mute function doesn't work consistently
- Purchased ships disappear from inventory
Requested features
4 requests- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement cloud save/sync across devices
- Optimize for newer device screens
- Add more customization options for ships
In-app purchases
PinOut!
- PinOut Premium$2.99
Break Liner
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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