# Pin Pulls vs Pin Jam! Match the Balls

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pin Jam! Match the Balls at none against Pin Pulls's 1. Pin Jam! Match the Balls also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Pin Pulls's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (316 vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pin Jam! Match the Balls holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Pulls has 316 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pin Pulls ships an update every 4 weeks, Pin Jam! Match the Balls every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Pulls | Pin Jam! Match the Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-pulls/id1505326261/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-jam-match-the-balls/id6497793371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 644 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## 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 Jam! Match the Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-jam-match-the-balls/id6497793371)

Engage in a strategic puzzle adventure where you remove pins to release colorful balls. Match three of the same color to clear the board and advance through hundreds of challenging levels. Enjoy vivid graphics and regular updates in this captivating game.

**Highlights:** Strategic pin removal, Color matching mechanics, Hundreds of engaging levels, Vivid graphics and smooth animations, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Pulls free?

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

### Is Pin Jam! Match the Balls free?

Pin Jam! Match the Balls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pin Pulls or Pin Jam! Match the Balls?

Pin Jam! Match the Balls is rated higher. Pin Pulls averages 4.5 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Pin Jam! Match the Balls averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pin Pulls or Pin Jam! Match the Balls have ads?

Both Pin Pulls and Pin Jam! Match the Balls show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pin Pulls or Pin Jam! Match the Balls?

Pin Pulls ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pin Jam! Match the Balls every 15 months. Most recently, Pin Pulls was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pin Jam! Match the Balls on October 22, 2026.

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