# Pin Pulls vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Pulls at 4.5 against Pull the Pin's 3.5. Pin Pulls also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Pin Pulls holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 316 and 482 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Pin Pulls's written reviews are positive against 15% of Pull the Pin's.

Pin Pulls ships an update every 4 weeks, Pull the Pin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Pulls | Pull the Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-pulls/id1505326261/reviews)** | [3.5 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pull-pin-games/id1608169069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 316 | **482** |
| Positive reviews | **36.6% of reviews** | 14.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 644 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## 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


### 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 Pulls free?

Pin Pulls 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 Pulls or Pull the Pin?

Pin Pulls is rated higher. Pin Pulls averages 4.5 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Pull the Pin averages 3.5 from 482 ratings.

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

Both Pin Pulls and Pull the Pin show ads.

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

Pin Pulls ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pull the Pin every 2 months. Most recently, Pin Pulls was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pull the Pin on October 7, 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.*