# Brawl Stars vs Pinatamasters

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brawl Stars at 3.1M against Pinatamasters's 71K. Brawl Stars also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). Pinatamasters's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brawl Stars sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Pinatamasters sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brawl Stars against 4.7 for Pinatamasters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brawl Stars has 3.1M ratings behind it against 71K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Brawl Stars's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pinatamasters's.

Brawl Stars ships an update every 3 weeks, Pinatamasters every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brawl Stars | Pinatamasters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807/reviews) | [4.7 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinatamasters/id1438090112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1M** | 71K |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Brawl Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Action, #17 Top Grossing · Action, #31 Top Free · Casual, #43 Top Grossing · Casual, #63 Top Free · Games, #137 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced 3v3 and 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale matches on mobile. Unlock and upgrade unique characters with special abilities to compete in various game modes and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 3v3 & 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale, Unlock and upgrade Brawlers, Multiple PvP game modes, Solo or team play, Climb leaderboards, Brawl Pass with seasonal content

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| BRAWL PASS | $8.99 | one-time |
| 170 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| BRAWL PASS PLUS | $12.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $16.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 360 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🤝 Fun with friends
- 💎 Great free-to-play model
- 🎨 Unique brawler designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking
- 🏆 Unbalanced brawlers
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Lag and connection drops
- Brawler abilities not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Report button for trolls and AFKers
- Improved progression system
- Customizable controls
- More game modes


### Pinatamasters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinatamasters/id1438090112)

Engage in exciting pinata battles with a diverse arsenal of upgradable weapons. Explore different worlds and maximize your earnings from each pinata. Offers premium subscription tiers for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Fight pinatas, Explore worlds, Variety of weapons, Upgrade weapons, Double earnings, Offline rewards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Pinch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Subscription Full Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Box of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and creative game design
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💥 Satisfying weapon and character upgrades
- 🎉 Entertaining and humorous visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive number of ads
- 🤑 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Sound and music issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music cutting out
- Ads not loading or freezing the game
- Progress reset after reinstalling the app

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and bosses
- Introduce multiplayer or competitive modes
- Allow for character and weapon customization
- Implement a save/progress system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brawl Stars free?

Brawl Stars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pinatamasters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brawl Stars or Pinatamasters?

Brawl Stars and Pinatamasters are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.1M and 71K ratings respectively.

### Do Brawl Stars or Pinatamasters have ads?

Both Brawl Stars and Pinatamasters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brawl Stars or Pinatamasters?

Brawl Stars ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pinatamasters every 2 months. Most recently, Brawl Stars was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pinatamasters on September 25, 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.*