# Pin Rescue vs CrowdClimbing

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Rescue at 4.5 against CrowdClimbing's 1.0. Pin Rescue also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (136K vs 1). CrowdClimbing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pin Rescue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CrowdClimbing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pin Rescue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Rescue has 136K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, CrowdClimbing every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Rescue | CrowdClimbing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-rescue/id1500249157/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdclimbing/id1507048521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 291 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nox(HongKong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467860043) | [New Story Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468607831) |

## What reviewers say

### Pin Rescue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-rescue/id1500249157)

Engage your intellect in a challenging puzzle game where you strategically pull pins to navigate dangerous scenarios. Rescue characters by avoiding obstacles like bombs and enemies, requiring clever thinking and precise actions to succeed.

**Highlights:** Unique escape puzzle gameplay, Strategic pin-pulling mechanics, Brain-burning IQ challenges, Multiple choices per level, Increasing difficulty, Special levels to save characters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Free Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Non optional ad removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Permanently | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Interesting puzzle concepts
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🕰️ Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🔴 Violent/gory content concerns
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or unable to progress
- Invisible buttons/controls
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Less violent/gory alternatives
- Ability to skip ads or pay to remove them
- More challenging and varied levels
- Option to save progress and resume later


### CrowdClimbing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdclimbing/id1507048521)

Collaborate with others to ascend a challenging cliff face. This game focuses on teamwork and strategic climbing to reach the summit.

**Highlights:** Team-based climbing gameplay, Cooperative strategy, Cliff ascent challenges, Multiplayer collaboration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Rescue free?

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

### Is CrowdClimbing free?

CrowdClimbing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pin Rescue or CrowdClimbing?

Pin Rescue is rated higher. Pin Rescue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while CrowdClimbing averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pin Rescue or CrowdClimbing have ads?

Both Pin Rescue and CrowdClimbing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pin Rescue or CrowdClimbing?

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, and CrowdClimbing every 21 months. Most recently, Pin Rescue was updated on October 20, 2026 and CrowdClimbing on October 14, 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.*