# Pineapple Pen vs 4Things

The clearest difference is rating: 4Things at 5.0 against Pineapple Pen's 4.3. 4Things also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Pineapple Pen's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 28) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pineapple Pen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 4Things asks for nothing beyond the download.

4Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pineapple Pen has 6K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pineapple Pen's written reviews are positive against 100% of 4Things's.

Pineapple Pen ships an update fortnightly, 4Things every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pineapple Pen | 4Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pineapple-pen/id1159035153/reviews) | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4things/id6754807128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 149 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Jason Kronick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848772721) |

## What reviewers say

### Pineapple Pen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pineapple-pen/id1159035153)

A simple arcade game where players tap to launch pens at fruits. Aim for the perfect center hit twice in a row for bonus points and challenge friends to see who is the pen master.

**Highlights:** Tap to throw pens, Hit pineapples and apples, Perfect center hit bonus, Challenge friends, Simple arcade gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🍍🖊 Pineapple pen and apple pen references
- ✨ Satisfying gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining
- 🎨 Customizable pens and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 In-app purchases to remove ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 📢 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 Game performance issues (e.g. lags, overheating)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore in-app purchases
- Crashes when trying to collect big pineapple
- Inconsistent pen firing speed
- Glitches causing app to close unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More pens and themes to unlock
- Difficulty settings or levels
- Ability to customize the character/voice
- Checkpoints or progress saving
- Leaderboards or multiplayer mode


### 4Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4things/id6754807128)

A fast-paced party game where players guess which of four photos best matches their vibe or their friends' choices. Earn points for correct guesses in this chaotic game perfect for social gatherings.

**Highlights:** Photo matching gameplay, Guess friends' choices, Earn points for correct guesses, Fast-paced rounds, Ideal for game nights and hangouts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pineapple Pen free?

Pineapple Pen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 4Things free?

4Things is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pineapple Pen or 4Things?

4Things is rated higher. Pineapple Pen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while 4Things averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Pineapple Pen or 4Things have ads?

Both Pineapple Pen and 4Things show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pineapple Pen or 4Things?

Pineapple Pen ships an update fortnightly, and 4Things every 2 months. Most recently, Pineapple Pen was updated on October 14, 2026 and 4Things on September 29, 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.*