Comparison

PinOut! vs Pattern Lock by TopDog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Continuous journey gameplay
  • Retro wave aesthetic
  • Pulsating lights and beats
  • Remodeled pinball mechanics
  • Arcade experience
Features
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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.

About

Pattern Lock by TopDog

Features
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Pattern Lock is a meditative logic puzzle game about transforming one glowing grid into another. Rotate rows. Shift columns. Study the target pattern. Then solve each board in as few moves as possible. Why players come back: - Daily puzzle with a fresh shared challenge - Journey mode with star goals and unlockable progression - Challenge and archive content for deeper runs - Hint system for when a board nearly clicks - Clean, tactile presentation built for quick sessions or longer streaks How it plays: - Every move rotates a row or shifts a column - Your goal is to match the target board exactly - Fewer moves means better stars - Replays let you improve your score and chase cleaner solutions Progression: - Start with free Journey content and the Daily puzzle - Unlock premium worlds, challenge boards, archive play, premium themes, and ad-free play with the one-time premium unlock Pattern Lock is designed for players who enjoy spatial reasoning, satisfying puzzle flow, and compact aha moments.

Screenshots

PinOut!4 screens
Pattern Lock by TopDog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PinOut! at 13.0 against Pattern Lock by TopDog's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pattern Lock by TopDog sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, Pattern Lock by TopDog every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PinOut! versus Pattern Lock by TopDog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinOut!Pattern Lock by TopDog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (7.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMediocre ABMatt Bruce

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

Pattern Lock by TopDog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PinOut!

One-time1
  • PinOut Premium$2.99
4 purchases

Pattern Lock by TopDog

One-time4
  • 50 Hint Coins$0.99
  • 150 Hint Coins$2.99
  • Pattern Lock Premium Unlock$4.99
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  • 400 Hint Coins$5.99

Questions

Is PinOut! free?
PinOut! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pattern Lock by TopDog free?
Pattern Lock by TopDog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PinOut! or Pattern Lock by TopDog have ads?
Neither PinOut! nor Pattern Lock by TopDog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PinOut! or Pattern Lock by TopDog?
PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pattern Lock by TopDog every 9 days. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pattern Lock by TopDog on October 9, 2026.

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