Comparison

Pinball Cadet vs Devil's Mansion (PinBall)

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

Head to head
About

Pinball Cadet

Experience realistic 2D pinball physics in a futuristic setting. Master advanced pinball techniques, explore an "open board" environment, and engage in simulated boss fights. Compete on galactic leaderboards and level up your skills to save humanity.

Highlights
  • Realistic 2D pinball physics
  • Advanced pinball skill techniques
  • Open board exploration
  • Simulated boss fights
  • Galactic leaderboards
  • RPG elements: leveling, badges, multipliers
Features
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The year is 2030 and mankind is being threatened by Invaders from a nearby galaxy. We need an intergalactic Pinball hero to protect us! Only those with outstanding Pinball skills will be chosen to defend Earth, but not so fast! Before you are deployed into space to fight off the Invaders, you must first prove yourself in the MMS Pinball Trainship - the ultimate Pinball Warfare Simulator. Pinball Cadet Features: - Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay. - Humanity has never seen a 2D Pinball game with physics this realistic. - Trap, Cradle, Post Pass, Dead Flipper Pass, Backhand Shots and many more real life Pinball Skills. - Innovative Mechanics bring Pinball to the Digital Age. - Huge "Open Board" game. Explore every nook and cranny on board the MMS Pinball Trainship. - EPIC BOSS FIGHTS! (Simulated, of course, no Invaders were harmed during the making of this game) - Pilot your ship to the top of the Galactic Leaderboards and get the highest insignias for your merit. - Level up, unlock badges, increase your multipliers. Cool RPG/Pinball Mix Cadet? Do you have the Pinball skills needed to captain the MMS Pinball Battleship and save humanity?! We are counting on you!

About

Devil's Mansion (PinBall)

Step into a haunted house as a devilish operator, using unique marbles and monsters to scare visitors. Collect rare items and challenge players worldwide to achieve the highest scare score in this fun pinball-style game.

Highlights
  • Haunted house theme
  • Pinball gameplay mechanics
  • Monster summoning
  • Marble collection
  • Scare score challenges
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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"Devil's Mansion" is a game designed and produced by the Taiwan R&D team, which will take you into a fantasy haunted house full of relaxation and fun. Here, you will no longer be just an ordinary devil, but the "devil who doesn't want to be a devil but opens a haunted house to make a living" who decided to open a haunted house to attract tourists! Game Intro In a way similar to Japanese pachinko throwing marbles, you will be able to call out various monsters to frighten visitors to the haunted house. Through ingenious catapults and the summoning of corresponding monsters, you will be able to create the most frightening scenes, allowing visitors to experience the thrill of terror and scalp tingling that they have never had before. Game Features *This game is created by a top R&D team from Taiwan. *The operation of the game is simple and easy to understand, suitable for players to engage in easily at any time and enjoy a pleasant entertainment time. *Players will take on the role of a maverick devil who no longer seeks to rule the world but transforms his evil powers into laughter and terror. Game Fun *In the game, Master Demon King, you will collect rare marbles, each of which has a unique ability, which will bring your game strategy to a higher level. *Collect powerful props! Lord Demon King will be able to increase the scaring ability of monsters, which will make tourists dumbfounded. *The legendary monsters in the game are waiting to be summoned by the Demon King. Collect these monsters and show your true strength! *Challenge yourself, as well as players around the world, to create the highest scare score, make tourists jump in fear, and rush to escape from your haunted house. Game achievements * Become the best-haunted house operator and impress every visitor in your haunted house. *Create the highest scare score: Break through the limit, challenge your own record, and create jaw-dropping scare scenes. *Endless challenges to scare the strong: Compete with other players and prove that you are the true master of this haunted house world! Ready to start your fright journey? Become a "Devil's Haunted House" operator, let every visitor experience a thrilling adventure in your haunted house!

Screenshots

Pinball Cadet4 screens
Devil's Mansion (PinBall)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pinball Cadet at 4.1 against Devil's Mansion (PinBall)'s 3.0. Pinball Cadet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Pinball Cadet sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Devil's Mansion (PinBall) sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pinball Cadet holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinball Cadet has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Pinball Cadet's written reviews are positive against 33% of Devil's Mansion (PinBall)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinball Cadet ships an update every 8 days, Devil's Mansion (PinBall) every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pinball Cadet versus Devil's Mansion (PinBall): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinball CadetDevil's Mansion (PinBall)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (31 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB124 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFarSight StudiosAVECTOR TECH CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Pinball Cadet

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral12.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative51.2%

Devil's Mansion (PinBall)

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Pinball Cadet

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 🐛 Game crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Game freezes or hangs
  • 🐛 Purple screen on startup after update
  • 🐛 Ball gets stuck
  • 🐛 Points not counted after game crash
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  • 🐛 Upgrade not registering
  • 🐛 In-game purchases not activating
  • 🐛 Slowdown or frame drops

Requested features

5 requests
  • More areas to the ship
  • Option to purchase the game outright
  • Better camera control during multiball
  • Ability to skip tutorial
  • More boss fights

Devil's Mansion (PinBall)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pinball Cadet

One-time9
  • Credits Pack$1.99
  • Holy Ball$1.99
  • Credits Pile$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Credits Bag$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Holy Ball And Remove Ads$4.99
  • Credits Box$9.99
  • Credits Chest$19.99
7 purchases

Devil's Mansion (PinBall)

One-time7
  • Buy 30 gold coins$0.99
  • Buy 40 hearts$0.99
  • Buy 60 gold coins$1.99
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  • Buy 80 hearts$1.99
  • Purchase 50 coins and 25hearts$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Purchase100 coins and 60hearts$3.99

Questions

Is Pinball Cadet free?
Pinball Cadet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Devil's Mansion (PinBall) free?
Devil's Mansion (PinBall) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pinball Cadet or Devil's Mansion (PinBall)?
Pinball Cadet is rated higher. Pinball Cadet averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Devil's Mansion (PinBall) averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Pinball Cadet or Devil's Mansion (PinBall) have ads?
Devil's Mansion (PinBall) shows ads; Pinball Cadet does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinball Cadet or Devil's Mansion (PinBall)?
Pinball Cadet ships an update every 8 days, and Devil's Mansion (PinBall) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pinball Cadet was updated on November 3, 2026 and Devil's Mansion (PinBall) on November 3, 2026.

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