# Pull the Pin vs Pull The Pin 2026

The clearest difference is ads: Pull The Pin 2026 at none against Pull the Pin's shown. Pull The Pin 2026 also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 14%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Pull the Pin's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (250K vs 564). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull the Pin sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Pull The Pin 2026 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pull The Pin 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pull the Pin has 250K ratings behind it against 564, 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 45% of Pull The Pin 2026's.

Pull the Pin ships an update weekly, Pull The Pin 2026 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull the Pin | Pull The Pin 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (250K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin/id1496150467/reviews) | **[4.7 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-2026/id1661397188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **250K** | 564 |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 417 MB | 327 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [Tu Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629802026) |

## 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


### Pull The Pin 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-2026/id1661397188)

A physics-based puzzle game where you must strategically remove pins to guide balls into a cup. Master tricky mechanics and challenging levels with unique designs. Enjoy offline or online play with realistic sound effects.

**Highlights:** Live Ranking, Unique levels, Challenging levels, Easy touch controls, Offline/Online play, Real sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Good graphics and features
- 👍 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Impossible or unsolvable levels
- 🐛 Bucket/ball alignment issues
- 🐛 Game freezing or not loading

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect move count display
- Levels that are impossible to complete
- Bucket/ball alignment issues
- Game freezing or not loading
- Reward games disappearing

**Requested features**

- Make the game more challenging
- Fix glitches and bugs
- Improve level design and solvability
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull the Pin free?

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

### Is Pull The Pin 2026 free?

Pull The Pin 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pull the Pin or Pull The Pin 2026?

Pull The Pin 2026 is rated higher. Pull the Pin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 250K ratings, while Pull The Pin 2026 averages 4.7 from 564 ratings.

### Do Pull the Pin or Pull The Pin 2026 have ads?

Pull the Pin shows ads; Pull The Pin 2026 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pull the Pin or Pull The Pin 2026?

Pull the Pin ships an update weekly, and Pull The Pin 2026 every 7 months. Most recently, Pull the Pin was updated on September 28, 2026 and Pull The Pin 2026 on September 8, 2026.

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