# Pin Rescue vs ZapStack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZapStack at 100% against Pin Rescue's 28%. ZapStack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Pin Rescue's advantage is ratings volume (136K vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ZapStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Pin Rescue's written reviews are positive against 100% of ZapStack's.

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, ZapStack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Rescue | ZapStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-rescue/id1500249157/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapstack/id6759278053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 291 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nox(HongKong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467860043) | [Indus Siam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875605848) |

## 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


### ZapStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapstack/id6759278053)

A one-tap precision platformer where timing is crucial to build the tallest tower. Land perfectly to keep platforms open, or drift and face shrinking gaps. Compete with friends and unlock new themes.

**Highlights:** One-tap precision jumping, Swinging platform mechanics, Perfect landing bonuses, Unlockable themes, Game Center leaderboards, Share high scores

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Rescue free?

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

### Is ZapStack free?

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

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

ZapStack is rated higher. Pin Rescue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while ZapStack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pin Rescue or ZapStack have ads?

Pin Rescue shows ads; ZapStack does not.

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

Pin Rescue ships an update monthly, and ZapStack every 4 days. Most recently, Pin Rescue was updated on October 21, 2026 and ZapStack on October 10, 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.*