Comparison

Face Pinball vs Flipper Dunk

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

Head to head
About

Face Pinball

Control a pinball game using only your face. Raise eyebrows to flick flippers, close eyes to pass barriers, and open your mouth to swallow the ball and advance. This hands-free experience is designed for parties and friendly competition.

Highlights
  • Hands-free face control
  • Control flippers with eyebrows
  • Pass barriers by closing eyes
  • Swallow ball to advance levels
  • Party game entertainment
  • Compete for top scores
Features
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PLEASE NOTE: This experience requires hardware ONLY available on later iPhones (iPhone X and above) which include TrueDepth camera hardware, and WILL NOT WORK on any other devices. Sorry for the inconvenience! Use your face to play this pinball-inspired game! Raise and lower your eyebrows to control the pinball flippers, then open your mouth to swallow the ball and reach the next level. – All levels are played using only the player’s face – no hands! – Close your eyes to allow the ball to pass through eye-shaped barriers – Raise your eyebrows or frown to flick the flippers up – Open your mouth wide to swallow the ball and proceed to the next level – Watch your friends' expressions as they play the game – Compete for the top score From Nexus Studios, the company behind HotStepper comes a new face-controlled party game. Making use of Apple's TrueDepth camera, your face will be quickly and accurately mapped to each of the face elements in the game, letting you easily control the pinball board with no hands! The perfect piece of entertainment at a party, watch your friends as they take on a multitude of expressions to complete the game, then see if you can beat each other's top score!

About

Flipper Dunk

Test your timing and precision in this hyper-casual basketball game. Tap to flip the ball and aim for the hoop, mastering the art of the perfect slam dunk. Enjoy satisfying arcade action with challenging progression and clean visuals.

Highlights
  • Simple tap controls
  • Basketball action
  • Challenging progression
  • Clean visuals
  • Addictive gameplay loop
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Think you've got the skills to land the perfect shot? Tap and test your dunking precision in Flipper Dunk! Welcome to Flipper Dunk – a hyper-casual basketball game that will test your timing, focus, and flipping accuracy like never before. Each tap sends the ball flying through the air with one goal: the perfect slam dunk! Master the art of flipping your ball into the hoop in a satisfying and addictive arcade experience. Whether you're a basketball pro or a tap game enthusiast, Flipper Dunk brings high-flying action and thrilling challenges to your fingertips. How to Play Tap to flip the ball up and aim for the hoop. Time each shot perfectly to score. Chain dunks and hit perfect streaks to climb higher. Miss the hoop? Try again instantly and beat your best time! Key Features Simple Tap Controls: Easy to learn, hard to master precision gameplay. Basketball Action: Score hoops with style in a unique arcade format. Challenging Progression: Test your reaction time and shooting rhythm. Clean Visuals: Smooth animations and satisfying dunk effects. One More Try Factor: Addictive loop that keeps you coming back. Why Play Flipper Dunk? If you love basketball, tap games, and quick reflex action, Flipper Dunk delivers endless fun in a compact, satisfying package. Push your dunking skills to the limit and show off your flipping finesse! Download Flipper Dunk now and dunk your way to the top!

Screenshots

Face Pinball4 screens
Flipper Dunk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flipper Dunk at 4.6 against Face Pinball's 2.8. Flipper Dunk also leads on ratings volume (141K vs 32). Face Pinball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Flipper Dunk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Face Pinball asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flipper Dunk holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flipper Dunk has 141K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Face Pinball's written reviews are positive against 44% of Flipper Dunk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Pinball ships an update every 10 days, Flipper Dunk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Face Pinball versus Flipper Dunk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace PinballFlipper Dunk
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (32 ratings)4.6 (141K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better43.9% of reviews
Number of ratings32141K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB249 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNexus StudiosRollic Games

Customer experience

Face Pinball

All ratings32 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative23.5%

Flipper Dunk

All ratings141,399 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews826 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative46.6%

Bugs and requests

Face Pinball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flipper Dunk

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball getting stuck on the hoop
  • Incorrect level number display after completion
  • Inability to quit challenge levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More level variety and difficulty progression
  • Ability to customize balls, flippers, and backgrounds
  • Offline play option

In-app purchases

None

Face Pinball

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Flipper Dunk

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Face Pinball free?
Face Pinball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flipper Dunk free?
Flipper Dunk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Face Pinball or Flipper Dunk?
Flipper Dunk is rated higher. Face Pinball averages 2.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Flipper Dunk averages 4.6 from 141K ratings.
Do Face Pinball or Flipper Dunk have ads?
Flipper Dunk shows ads; Face Pinball does not.
Which is updated more often, Face Pinball or Flipper Dunk?
Face Pinball ships an update every 10 days, and Flipper Dunk weekly. Most recently, Face Pinball was updated on October 3, 2026 and Flipper Dunk on October 21, 2026.

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