# Pin Pulls vs Pin Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pin Puzzle at none against Pin Pulls's 1. Pin Puzzle also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 313). Pin Pulls's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pin Pulls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pin Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pin Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Puzzle has 5.3K ratings behind it against 313, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Pin Pulls's written reviews are positive against 32% of Pin Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pin Pulls ships an update every 4 weeks, Pin Puzzle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Pulls | Pin Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-pulls/id1505326261/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-puzzle-pull-pins-out/id1661757764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 313 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.6% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 644 MB | 196 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) | [Orange One Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649476488) |

## 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


### Pin Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-puzzle-pull-pins-out/id1661757764)

Engage your mind with a physics-based puzzle game where strategic pin removal guides balls to a truck. Avoid bombs and color gray balls by touching colored ones to succeed. Personalize your game with unlockable styles and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Strategic pin removal, Physics-based ball guidance, Ball coloring mechanics, Bomb avoidance, Customizable game elements, Unlimited levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and attractive visuals
- 💡 Variety of puzzles and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression and lack of difficulty ramp-up

**Reported bugs**

- Balls escaping enclosed areas after bomb explosions
- Levels freezing or becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads by paying a one-time fee
- Landscape mode support
- More challenging levels for experienced players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Pulls free?

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

### Is Pin Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pin Pulls or Pin Puzzle?

Pin Puzzle is rated higher. Pin Pulls averages 4.5 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Pin Puzzle averages 4.9 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Pin Pulls or Pin Puzzle have ads?

Both Pin Pulls and Pin Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pin Pulls or Pin Puzzle?

Pin Pulls ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pin Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Pin Pulls was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pin Puzzle on October 27, 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.*