# Pin Pulls vs Hero Sheep

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Pulls at 4.5 against Hero Sheep's 3.8. Pin Pulls also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 14%). Hero Sheep's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pin Pulls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hero Sheep sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pin Pulls holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Pulls has 313 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Pin Pulls's written reviews are positive against 14% of Hero Sheep's.

Pin Pulls ships an update every 4 weeks, Hero Sheep every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Pulls | Hero Sheep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-pulls/id1505326261/reviews)** | [3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-sheep-pin-pull-save-sheep/id1556595312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **313** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **36.6% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 644 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708) | [Payal Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621490373) |

## What reviewers say

### Pin Pulls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-pulls/id1505326261)

Solve challenging puzzles by strategically pulling pins to guide all balloons into a cup. Avoid hazards like balloon bombs and spiked balls while ensuring all balloons retain their color. Unlock new balloons and pins as you progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Strategic pin pulling, Balloon color mechanics, Hazard avoidance, Level progression, Unlockable items

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable mini-games
- 😊 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Easy to play
- 👍 Challenging enough

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Overwhelming number of ads
-  광고 Ads every 30 seconds
-  광고 Ads after every match
-  광고 Ads after every level
-  광고 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes often
- Game freezes
- Doesn't keep last game played
- Ads don't work
- Offer payouts not received

**Requested features**

- Tone down the ads
- Fix the offer payout issues
- Add more variety to levels


### Hero Sheep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-sheep-pin-pull-save-sheep/id1556595312)

Engage your mind with this pin-pulling puzzle game where you strategically remove pins to rescue sheep from dangerous situations. Solve logic puzzles, defeat monsters, and guide the sheep to safety. Enjoy a variety of levels designed to test your problem-solving skills and creativity.

**Highlights:** Pin pulling puzzle mechanics, Logic and problem-solving challenges, Rescue sheep from monsters and hazards, Variety of interesting levels, Single tap controls, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Banner & Pop-up ad for 1Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Popup Ads for 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Banner & Popup ad for 1Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Popup ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner AD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner & Popup Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Pulls free?

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

### Is Hero Sheep free?

Hero Sheep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pin Pulls or Hero Sheep?

Pin Pulls is rated higher. Pin Pulls averages 4.5 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Hero Sheep averages 3.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do Pin Pulls or Hero Sheep have ads?

Pin Pulls shows ads; Hero Sheep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pin Pulls or Hero Sheep?

Pin Pulls ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hero Sheep every 5 months. Most recently, Pin Pulls was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hero Sheep on October 24, 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.*