# PinOut! vs Hoop Rush

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PinOut! at 67% against Hoop Rush's 35%. PinOut! also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 259). Hoop Rush's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hoop Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hoop Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 259, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Hoop Rush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, Hoop Rush every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinOut! | Hoop Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) | **[4.4 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-rush/id1354472937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 259 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 34.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| 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


### Hoop Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoop-rush/id1354472937)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by controlling a hoop. Maintain the line without touching it while accelerating through red tubes. Collect gems to unlock new cosmetic skins.

**Highlights:** Control the hoop, Avoid touching the cable, Gain insane speeds, Break red tubes, Collect gems, Unlock cool skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Creative and innovative game idea
- ✨ Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Sense of flight
- 💪 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Excessive ads during gameplay
- 🐌 Significant lag and freezing
- 😴 Boring and unentertaining
- 😫 Ads interrupt gameplay and cause losses
- 😵 Ads are intrusive and frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- App lags significantly
- Ads appear in the middle of the game
- Game freezes during ads
- Ads cause crashes
- Ads play audio when phone is on vibrate

**Requested features**

- Fix ads interrupting gameplay
- Reduce the amount of ads
- Improve app performance to reduce lag
- Offer an ad-free paid version
- Change the black background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Is Hoop Rush free?

Hoop Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PinOut! or Hoop Rush?

Hoop Rush is rated higher. PinOut! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Hoop Rush averages 4.4 from 259 ratings.

### Do PinOut! or Hoop Rush have ads?

Neither PinOut! nor Hoop Rush shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinOut! or Hoop Rush?

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hoop Rush every 3 weeks. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hoop Rush on October 6, 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.*