# PinOut! vs hocus 2

The clearest difference is price: PinOut! at Free against hocus 2's $2.99. PinOut! also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 23). hocus 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PinOut! is free to download; hocus 2 costs $2.99 up front. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. hocus 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

hocus 2 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 23, 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 86% of hocus 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinOut! | hocus 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) | **[4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-2/id1532229040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 81 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) | [GAMEBRAIN YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822763537) |

## 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


### hocus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-2/id1532229040)

Experience a puzzle game with dynamic mechanics and creative solutions. Explore 85 handcrafted levels featuring new illusion combinations and unique challenges.

**Highlights:** 85 hand-crafted creative levels, 9 different mechanics, Dynamic gameplay, Illusion combinations, Creative solving possibilities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Is hocus 2 free?

hocus 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PinOut! or hocus 2?

hocus 2 is rated higher. PinOut! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while hocus 2 averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do PinOut! or hocus 2 have ads?

Neither PinOut! nor hocus 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinOut! or hocus 2?

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and hocus 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on November 9, 2026 and hocus 2 on November 7, 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.*