# PinOut! vs Snake Reactor

The clearest difference is rating: Snake Reactor at 5.0 against PinOut!'s 4.2. Snake Reactor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). PinOut!'s advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Snake Reactor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snake Reactor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Snake Reactor's.

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, Snake Reactor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinOut! | Snake Reactor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-reactor/id6795034810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 81 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) | [Tommy Heflin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795034812) |

## 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


### Snake Reactor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-reactor/id6795034810)

Guide an intelligent snake through 100 challenging levels to stop mad scientists from activating a doomsday machine. Grow longer with each enemy defeated, master intricate puzzles, and confront the Bomb Architect to save the world.

**Highlights:** 100 handcrafted levels, Five unique scientist villains, Growing hero snake mechanic, Interactive reactor elements (keys, gates, portals), Directional touch controls, Offline guest play, Accessibility options

**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 Snake Reactor free?

Snake Reactor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PinOut! or Snake Reactor?

Snake Reactor is rated higher. PinOut! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Snake Reactor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PinOut! or Snake Reactor have ads?

Neither PinOut! nor Snake Reactor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinOut! or Snake Reactor?

PinOut! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Snake Reactor weekly. Most recently, PinOut! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Snake Reactor on October 18, 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.*