# Pin Rescue vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Rescue at 4.5 against Pull the Pin's 3.5. Pin Rescue also leads on ratings volume (136K vs 482) and review sentiment (28% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Pin Rescue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Rescue has 136K ratings behind it against 482, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Pin Rescue's written reviews are positive against 15% of Pull the Pin's.

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, Pull the Pin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Rescue | Pull the Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-rescue/id1500249157/reviews)** | [3.5 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pull-pin-games/id1608169069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 482 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 14.9% 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 | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nox(HongKong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467860043) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## 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 the Pin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pull-pin-games/id1608169069)

Guide falling balls to a pipe by strategically pulling pins. Solve physics-based puzzles, avoid obstacles like lava and poison, and collect treasures. Progress through hundreds of challenging levels with engaging graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Physics-based pin puzzles, Ball rescue mechanics, Treasure collection, Monster elimination, Hundreds of levels, World travel progression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🛑 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Game too simple, lacks challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Pins sometimes get stuck
- Game crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add option to purchase ad-free version
- Increase difficulty as game progresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Rescue free?

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

### Is Pull the Pin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pin Rescue or Pull the Pin?

Pin Rescue is rated higher. Pin Rescue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while Pull the Pin averages 3.5 from 482 ratings.

### Do Pin Rescue or Pull the Pin have ads?

Both Pin Rescue and Pull the Pin show ads.

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

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, and Pull the Pin every 2 months. Most recently, Pin Rescue was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pull the Pin on October 20, 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.*