# Pull the Pin vs Flexy Ring

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pull the Pin at weekly against Flexy Ring's every 2 months. Pull the Pin also leads on ratings volume (250K vs 21K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull the Pin sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Flexy Ring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flexy Ring holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pull the Pin has 250K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Pull the Pin's written reviews are positive against 17% of Flexy Ring's.

Pull the Pin ships an update weekly, Flexy Ring every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull the Pin | Flexy Ring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (250K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin/id1496150467/reviews) | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexy-ring/id1640043434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **250K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | **17.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 417 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Flexy Ring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexy-ring/id1640043434)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to untangle rubber bands by tapping pins. With over 150 levels and unique modes, it tests your physics understanding and lateral thinking. Enjoy a relaxing experience with satisfying visuals and sounds.

**Highlights:** Untangle rubber bands by tapping pins, Over 150 challenging levels, Eight unique game modes, Rubber Band Challenge with exploding objects, Extra-large levels requiring zoom, Relaxing visuals and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Challenging levels
- 🚀 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Ads are unskippable
- 🔍 Ads are longer than gameplay
- 🔍 Excessive ads ruin the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops working after updates
- Haptic/sound settings don't work
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to skip or reduce the 'rubber band challenge' after levels
- More challenging levels as the game progresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull the Pin free?

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

### Is Flexy Ring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pull the Pin or Flexy Ring?

Flexy Ring is rated higher. Pull the Pin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 250K ratings, while Flexy Ring averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.

### Do Pull the Pin or Flexy Ring have ads?

Both Pull the Pin and Flexy Ring show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pull the Pin or Flexy Ring?

Pull the Pin ships an update weekly, and Flexy Ring every 2 months. Most recently, Pull the Pin was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flexy Ring 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.*