Comparison

PinOut! vs Horizon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Continuous journey gameplay
  • Retro wave aesthetic
  • Pulsating lights and beats
  • Remodeled pinball mechanics
  • Arcade experience
Features
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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.

About

Horizon

Navigate a dynamic world, dodging obstacles and performing stunts. Collect gems, unlock new ships and trails, and compete globally. Master challenges and earn XP to rank up.

Highlights
  • Avoid obstacles
  • Perform barrel rolls
  • Collect gems
  • Complete 100 challenges
  • Unlock 40 ships
  • Receive daily rewards
  • Compare high scores globally
Features
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Avoid obstacles while you maneuver through the unpredictable world of Horizon! Make barrel rolls, collect gems and travel as far as possible. ◉ Complete 100 Challenges ◉ Rank up by gathering XP ◉ Collect 40 Ships (including Secrets) ◉ Receive Daily Rewards ◉ Unlock 25 Trails ◉ Compare your Highscore with players worldwide Download Horizon now! Subscription Terms Premium Membership offers a weekly subscription, you will have a 3-days FREE trial period, after this period you will be charged $7.99. After buying this subscription, you will unlock the premium ship and trail, revive for free, receive 150 gems daily and remove ads. This is an Auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal as well. The prices are established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may change and actual charges may be converted to your local currency. End of trial and subscription renewal: • The payment is charged to your account after a confirmation of purchase. • The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hour before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the cost of the weekly subscription. • The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal have to be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase in the Store. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Canceling a trial or a subscription: • If you want to cancel a subscription during its free trial, you have to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/HT202039 If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at contact@ketchappgames.com Privacy Policy and Terms of use : https://legal.ubi.com

Screenshots

PinOut!4 screens
Horizon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PinOut! at none against Horizon's shown. PinOut! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Horizon's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Horizon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Horizon holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 20K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Horizon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, Horizon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PinOut! versus Horizon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinOut!Horizon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (7.1K ratings)4.6 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.1K20K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB253 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMediocre ABKetchapp

Customer experience

PinOut!

All ratings7,107 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews1,419 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative21.1%

Horizon

All ratings20,267 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews692 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral12.6%
Negative27.5%

User reviews

PinOut!

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What 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

Horizon

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Unique neon theme
  • 👍 Challenging but addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔒 Inability to access all features
  • 💰 Overpriced premium subscription

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

Horizon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inability to access trails and ships
  • Score resets and progress loss

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more game modes and levels
  • Improve sensitivity and controls
  • Fix issues with unlocking ships and trails

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PinOut!

One-time1
  • PinOut Premium$2.99
2 purchases

Horizon

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Membership3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • 10 Extra Lives$0.99

Questions

Is PinOut! free?
PinOut! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horizon free?
Horizon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PinOut! or Horizon?
Horizon is rated higher. PinOut! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Horizon averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.
Do PinOut! or Horizon have ads?
Horizon shows ads; PinOut! does not.
Which is updated more often, PinOut! or Horizon?
PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Horizon every 3 months. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Horizon on October 30, 2026.

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