# Pin Rescue vs Pull Him Up

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pin Rescue at 136K against Pull Him Up's 5.5K. Pin Rescue also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 19%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pin Rescue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pull Him Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pin Rescue against 4.5 for Pull Him Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Rescue has 136K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Pin Rescue's written reviews are positive against 19% of Pull Him Up's.

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, Pull Him Up every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Rescue | Pull Him Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-rescue/id1500249157/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-him-up-pull-the-pin/id1575159753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nox(HongKong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467860043) | [Onegame Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820829095) |

## 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


### Pull Him Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-him-up-pull-the-pin/id1575159753)

Guide a cowboy through perilous puzzles by strategically pulling pins. Navigate abandoned mines, deserted islands, and underwater worlds, facing monsters and collecting treasure. Use your intellect to solve challenges and uncover thrilling stories.

**Highlights:** Pull pins to solve puzzles, Guide a cowboy through diverse environments, Collect treasure, Face monsters and zombies, Solve challenges with IQ, Free to play, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🙄 Ads blocking gameplay
- 🤯 Ads interrupting progress
- 😡 Ads ruin the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes
- Levels get stuck in a loop

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Add more levels and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Rescue free?

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

### Is Pull Him Up free?

Pull Him Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pin Rescue or Pull Him Up?

Pull Him Up is rated higher. Pin Rescue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while Pull Him Up averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Pin Rescue or Pull Him Up have ads?

Both Pin Rescue and Pull Him Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pin Rescue or Pull Him Up?

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, and Pull Him Up every 2 months. Most recently, Pin Rescue was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pull Him Up on October 19, 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.*