# PinOut! vs Williams™ Pinball

The clearest difference is ads: PinOut! at none against Williams™ Pinball's shown. PinOut! also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Williams™ Pinball's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Williams™ Pinball sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Williams™ Pinball holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 15K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Williams™ Pinball'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, Williams™ Pinball every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinOut! | Williams™ Pinball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) | **[4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/williams-pinball/id1406370101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) | [ZEN Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/413501788) |

## 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


### Williams™ Pinball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/williams-pinball/id1406370101)

Experience classic and remastered pinball tables with realistic physics and multiplayer competition. Compete head-to-head for real money and cash prizes in select countries.

**Highlights:** Classic and remastered pinball tables, Multiplayer matchups for real money prizes, Pro Physics simulation, Daily challenges and competitions, Global leaderboards, New tables added frequently

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Zen  Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Zen Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Zen Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Universal Monsters™ Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Williams™ Pinball: Vol. 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Indiana Jones(TM) Table | $14.99 | one-time |
| Case of Zen Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pinball Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pinball Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Set Of Zen Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Zen Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Realistic pinball physics
- 🎨 Excellent table graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Faithful recreation of classic pinball tables
- 🏆 Enjoyable daily challenges
- 👍 Smooth and responsive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive microtransactions and pay-to-play model
- 🕰️ Slow server connectivity and frequent loading issues
- 🤯 Confusing and convoluted progression system
- 🙄 Intrusive and unskippable advertisements
- 🤖 Unreliable controls and flipper responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent ball physics and behavior
- Rewards not registering due to server issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially after ads
- Progression data randomly getting reset or lost

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase individual tables outright
- Option to disable distracting visual effects
- Improved nudging and tilt controls
- Landscape mode support on tablets
- Offline play mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Is Williams™ Pinball free?

Williams™ Pinball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PinOut! or Williams™ Pinball?

Williams™ Pinball is rated higher. PinOut! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Williams™ Pinball averages 4.4 from 15K ratings.

### Do PinOut! or Williams™ Pinball have ads?

Williams™ Pinball shows ads; PinOut! does not.

### Which is updated more often, PinOut! or Williams™ Pinball?

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Williams™ Pinball every 5 weeks. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Williams™ Pinball on November 3, 2026.

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