PinOut! vs SwipeTrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Continuous journey gameplay
- Retro wave aesthetic
- Pulsating lights and beats
- Remodeled pinball mechanics
- Arcade experience
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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.
SwipeTrix
This game challenges players to solve intricate puzzles by swiping to move a character. Collect all the diamonds while avoiding enemies and utilizing portals. Enjoy a relaxing, no-time-limit experience with over 100 levels and daily challenges.
- Swipe to move character
- Collect all diamonds
- Dodge enemies
- Move through portals
- 100+ hand-crafted levels
- Daily challenges
- Unlockable characters
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SwipeTrix brings the fun of solving puzzles in the shape of a really polished art style and grueling level design. Swipe to Move the character. Collect all the diamonds to clear the level but watch out for enemies. ! There is no time limit so take your time to figure out the solution and advance through exhilarating levels. ◈ 100+ hand-crafted levels. ◈ Daily Challenges: 9 unique mind-twisting levels every week. ◈ Dodge Enemy AI, Move through portals and collect diamonds. ◈ Unlock unique characters for free. ◈ Neon Retro type artwork. ◈ Intuitive gameplay. Easy to learn but hard to master!. ◈ Compete with your friends-Game Center.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SwipeTrix at 4.6 against PinOut!'s 4.2. SwipeTrix also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). PinOut!'s advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 771). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SwipeTrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SwipeTrix holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 771, 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 79% of SwipeTrix's.
PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, SwipeTrix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinOut! | SwipeTrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (7.1K ratings) | 4.6 (771 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | 771 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mediocre AB | Rakshak Kalwani |
Customer experience
PinOut!
SwipeTrix
User reviews
PinOut!
From 7.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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
SwipeTrix
From 771 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great game!
- 🚀 Smooth and simple gameplay
- 💡 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 👍 Sleek design and minimalistic appeal
- 👍 Therapeutic and fun experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches with swiping controls
- 📢 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Short-lived entertainment value
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
SwipeTrix
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect level counter display
- Issues with ad removal and unlocking features
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Customization options for characters and trails
- Unlockable characters or challenges
In-app purchases
PinOut!
- PinOut Premium$2.99
SwipeTrix
- Remove Ads$1.99
