# Pull the Pin vs Pull Pin Out 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pull the Pin at 250K against Pull Pin Out 3D's 18K. Pull Pin Out 3D's advantage is review sentiment (23% vs 14%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull the Pin sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Pull Pin Out 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pull the Pin against 4.4 for Pull Pin Out 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pull the Pin has 250K ratings behind it against 18K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Pull the Pin's written reviews are positive against 23% of Pull Pin Out 3D's.

Pull the Pin ships an update weekly, Pull Pin Out 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull the Pin | Pull Pin Out 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (250K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin/id1496150467/reviews) | [4.4 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-pin-out-3d/id6443933564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **250K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | **22.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 418 MB | 678 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) | [Gamee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475467752) |

## 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 Pin Out 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-pin-out-3d/id6443933564)

Engage your mind with this logic puzzle game where you strategically pull pins to guide balls into a bucket. Navigate increasingly complex levels, avoid hidden bombs, and enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Brain-challenging minigames, Strategic pin pulling, Guide balls to bucket, Avoid hidden bombs, Infinite levels, Eye-catching graphics

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 10000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 25000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack Special | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 😊 Entertaining game
- 🕹️ Fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay
- 🤖 Repetitive levels
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Paid version still showing ads

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Increase level difficulty over time
- Add more unique puzzle types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull the Pin free?

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

### Is Pull Pin Out 3D free?

Pull Pin Out 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pull the Pin or Pull Pin Out 3D?

Pull the Pin and Pull Pin Out 3D are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 250K and 18K ratings respectively.

### Do Pull the Pin or Pull Pin Out 3D have ads?

Both Pull the Pin and Pull Pin Out 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pull the Pin or Pull Pin Out 3D?

Pull the Pin ships an update weekly, and Pull Pin Out 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pull the Pin was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pull Pin Out 3D on September 30, 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.*