# PinOut! vs Black Paradox

The clearest difference is price: PinOut! at Free against Black Paradox's $3.99. PinOut! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 120). Black Paradox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PinOut! is free to download; Black Paradox costs $3.99 up front. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Black Paradox asks for nothing beyond the download.

PinOut! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 120, 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 51% of Black Paradox's.

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, Black Paradox every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinOut! | Black Paradox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** | [3.9 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-paradox/id1436190913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 50.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 81 MB | 456 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) |

## 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


### Black Paradox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-paradox/id1436190913)

Embark on a time-traveling shooter adventure as a bounty hunter. Battle a galactic criminal organization using a vast arsenal of weapons, powerups, and drones. Master unique abilities and overcome diverse enemies and bosses in a visually stunning pixel art world.

**Highlights:** Time-traveling bounty hunter gameplay, 15+ unique weapons, 30+ powerups and 10+ drones, 50+ enemy types and 7 bosses, Character growth and stat upgrades, Controller support, Pixel art and synth-wave soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning retro 80s aesthetic and visual design
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack with catchy synth-wave music
- ⚙️ Well-balanced weapon system with unique mechanics
- 🎮 Engaging roguelike gameplay with procedurally generated levels
- 💰 Premium game without intrusive microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on launch across multiple iOS versions
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain and device overheating
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
- 🎮 Unresponsive controls on screen edges
- ⚠️ Game freezes and stops firing weapons randomly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup with iOS 14 and newer
- Game incompatible with iPhone 12/13 Pro Max
- Progress resets after freezing on boss intros
- Controls unresponsive on left and right screen edges
- Weapons stop firing randomly mid-game

**Requested features**

- iCloud save synchronization across devices
- Controller support (MFi compatible)
- Additional character skins and cosmetics
- More bosses and levels
- Endless mode for extended play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Is Black Paradox free?

Black Paradox costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PinOut! or Black Paradox?

PinOut! is rated higher. PinOut! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Black Paradox averages 3.9 from 120 ratings.

### Do PinOut! or Black Paradox have ads?

Neither PinOut! nor Black Paradox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinOut! or Black Paradox?

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Black Paradox every 13 months. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Black Paradox on October 25, 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.*