# Face Pinball vs Flipper Dunk

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.

Both are free to download. Flipper Dunk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Face Pinball asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Face Pinball ships an update every 10 days, Flipper Dunk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Pinball | Flipper Dunk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-pinball/id1358430094/reviews) | **[4.6 (141K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipper-dunk/id1484524707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **141K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nexus Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417115947) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Pinball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-pinball/id1358430094)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flipper Dunk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipper-dunk/id1484524707)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to play
- 💎 Good challenge and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 24, 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.*