# Pin Pulls vs Pull The Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Pulls at 4.5 against Pull The Pin's 1.0. Pin Pulls also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). 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 10 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Pulls has 313 ratings behind it against 4, 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 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Pulls | Pull The Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-pulls/id1505326261/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-escape-puzzle/id6449086901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **313** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **36.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 644 MB | 232 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) | [GAMEZENIQ TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649941754) |

## 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-escape-puzzle/id6449086901)

This logic puzzle game challenges your brain with physics-based challenges. Strategically pull pins in the correct order to guide balls to their destination, avoiding traps and obstacles. Enjoy hundreds of levels with increasing difficulty and unlock new customization options.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Addictive pin-pulling gameplay, Hundreds of challenging levels, Avoid traps and obstacles, Unlock new skins and themes, Quick play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Gift Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Pack 4 | $14.99 | 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 313 ratings, while Pull The Pin averages 1.0 from 4 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 5 months. Most recently, Pin Pulls was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pull The Pin on October 22, 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.*