# Pin Pulls vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Pulls at 4.5 against Pull the Pin's 2.8. Pin Pulls also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (316 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pin Pulls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pull the Pin sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pin Pulls holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Pulls has 316 ratings behind it against 16, 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 0% 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 9, 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)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-puzzle-games/id1672738565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **36.6% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 84 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) | [Hiren Gabani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637021300) |

## 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-puzzle-games/id1672738565)

This puzzle game challenges your logic by requiring you to remove pins in the correct sequence. Avoid bombs and ensure all balls are colored before they reach the pipe to win.

**Highlights:** Innovative puzzle levels, Strategic pin removal, Bomb avoidance, Color spreading mechanic, Brain challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |


## 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 2.8 from 16 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 9, 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.*