PinOut! vs Helix
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.
Helix
Navigate an endlessly descending helix, skillfully jumping over pits and obstacles while dodging projectiles. Earn in-game currency to unlock fun new skins. Experience challenging yet relaxing gameplay with simple one-tap controls.
- Endless helix descent
- Obstacle avoidance
- Jump over pits
- Unlockable skins
- One-tap controls
- Highscore competition
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Do you like Slides? Than this game is for you! Infinitely slide down the helix, but be careful, you are not a kid anymore! Jump over the pits and obstacles, avoid objects shooting at you. Earn in-game currency and unlock new interesting and funny skins. Easy one-tap controls, but hardcore gameplay with meditative and relaxing graphics and music. Beat your highscore and compete with others to hit the best score in the world!
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Verdict
PinOut! and Helix both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Helix's. PinOut! also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 90). Helix's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 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 Helix 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Helix's.
PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, Helix fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinOut! | Helix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.1K ratings) — better | 4.0 (90 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews — better | 30.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | 90 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — 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 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mediocre AB | Ketchapp |
Customer experience
PinOut!
Helix
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
Helix
From 90 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and color changes
- 🎵 Relaxing music and sound effects
- ⚡ Simple and easy-to-learn controls
- 🧠 Challenging and rewarding difficulty
Room to improve
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent lag and performance issues
- ⚙️ Poor jump responsiveness and sensitivity
- 😤 Extremely difficult with no progression curve
- 🔄 Game crashes and freezes
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
Helix
Reported bugs
10 issues- Ads popping up during active gameplay causing instant death
- Game lag causing delayed jump response
- Jump input not registering or registering late
- Game crashes and iPad shutdowns
- Inconsistent jump distance
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- Obstacles appearing without warning
- Game freezing mid-play
- Safari opening unexpectedly multiple times
- Ads that cannot be closed
- Ball visibility issues on dark ramps
Requested features
9 requests- Tutorial or onboarding instructions
- Easier difficulty mode or 'zen' mode
- Ability to control ball rotation timing
- First-person perspective option
- Score sharing with friends via iMessage
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- Improved jump sensitivity settings
- Slower ball speed option
- Better obstacle visibility on back ramps
- Ad-free gameplay option
In-app purchases
PinOut!
- PinOut Premium$2.99
Helix
- Remove Ads$1.99
