# PinOut! vs Knife vs Balls

PinOut! and Knife vs Balls both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Knife vs Balls's. PinOut! also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 28). Knife vs Balls's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knife vs Balls sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knife vs Balls holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PinOut!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Knife vs Balls'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, Knife vs Balls every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinOut! | Knife vs Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) | **[4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-vs-balls/id1451495364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 33.3% 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 | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| 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


### Knife vs Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-vs-balls/id1451495364)

Engage in an addictive ball-slicing challenge by throwing knives to defeat bosses and collect a variety of blades. Play daily for rewards and compete globally for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Endless challenge mode, Over 60 knives to collect, More than 30 bosses to defeat, Daily rewards, Global high score competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Offer | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Banana | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kunaï | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sharp Finger | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Magic Wand | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spinny Gun | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mjöllnir | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Sword | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Is Knife vs Balls free?

Knife vs Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PinOut! or Knife vs Balls?

Knife vs Balls is rated higher. PinOut! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Knife vs Balls averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do PinOut! or Knife vs Balls have ads?

Neither PinOut! nor Knife vs Balls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinOut! or Knife vs Balls?

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knife vs Balls every 3 weeks. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Knife vs Balls on November 2, 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.*