# Pull the Pin vs Fidget Toy Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fidget Toy Maker at 74% against Pull the Pin's 14%. Fidget Toy Maker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Pull the Pin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull the Pin sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Fidget Toy Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fidget Toy Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 250K and 115K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Pull the Pin's written reviews are positive against 74% of Fidget Toy Maker's.

Pull the Pin ships an update weekly, Fidget Toy Maker every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull the Pin | Fidget Toy Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (250K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin/id1496150467/reviews) | **[4.6 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-toy-maker/id1586073147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **250K** | 115K |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 419 MB | 449 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) |

## What reviewers say

### Pull the Pin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin/id1496150467)

A physics-based puzzle game where you must strategically remove pins to guide colored balls into a pipe. Solve increasingly complex levels by understanding gravity and color mechanics.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Strategic pin removal, Color-spreading mechanics, Challenging levels, Satisfying graphics

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get All Sumer Event Rewards | $7.99 | one-time |
| Easter Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Event | $9.99 | one-time |
| Back to School Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Event Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winter Event | $9.99 | one-time |
| Back to School | $9.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Cash | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and relaxing gameplay
- 💰 Ability to earn coins by watching ads
- 🌈 Variety of ball and background customizations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Levels do not increase in difficulty
- 💤 Repetitive and boring after a while
- 📺 Excessive number of ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches causing levels to fail unfairly

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not registering as collected
- Levels freezing or failing without player input
- Ads failing to load and preventing progress

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied puzzle levels
- Ability to spend earned coins on meaningful upgrades
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


### Fidget Toy Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-toy-maker/id1586073147)

Design and create your own unique fidget pop toys by dragging materials and shaping them. Once crafted, enjoy popping the bubbles to your heart's content. Unleash your creativity to build the ultimate pop toy.

**Highlights:** Design custom fidget toys, Drag and drop materials, Shape toys in molds, Pop bubbles, Creative toy making

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying
- 👍 Allows for creativity
- 🤩 Calming and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Forced ads to keep designs
- 😒 Limited color/shape options
- 🥱 Gets boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Inconsistent color/shape rendering
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more fidget toy options beyond just pop-its
- Reduce the number of ads
- Allow users to fully customize their pop-its
- Implement a coin/currency system to unlock new features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull the Pin free?

Pull the Pin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fidget Toy Maker free?

Fidget Toy Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pull the Pin or Fidget Toy Maker?

Fidget Toy Maker is rated higher. Pull the Pin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 250K ratings, while Fidget Toy Maker averages 4.6 from 115K ratings.

### Do Pull the Pin or Fidget Toy Maker have ads?

Both Pull the Pin and Fidget Toy Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pull the Pin or Fidget Toy Maker?

Pull the Pin ships an update weekly, and Fidget Toy Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Pull the Pin was updated on October 25, 2026 and Fidget Toy Maker on October 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.*