# PinOut! vs Break Liner

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinOut! | Break Liner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) | [4.2 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-liner/id1149845877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 538 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Break Liner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-liner/id1149845877)

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.

**Highlights:** Break through space, Atmospheric arcade experience, High score challenge, Reflex-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Calming soundtrack
- 🕹️ Simple, addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful, minimalist design
- 👍 Relaxing, stress-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Intrusive ads during gameplay
- 🔧 Laggy performance after updates
- 🔒 Paid version still shows ads
- 🚫 Ads block important parts of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after certain levels
- Mute function doesn't work consistently
- Purchased ships disappear from inventory

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement cloud save/sync across devices
- Optimize for newer device screens
- Add more customization options for ships


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Is Break Liner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PinOut! or Break Liner?

PinOut! and Break Liner are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.1K and 538 ratings respectively.

### Do PinOut! or Break Liner have ads?

Neither PinOut! nor Break Liner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinOut! or Break Liner?

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Break Liner every 9 days. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Break Liner on October 15, 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.*