# Pull vs Gym High Bar

Pull and Gym High Bar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Gym High Bar's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pull's. Pull's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gym High Bar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pull against 4.8 for Gym High Bar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Pull's written reviews are positive against 90% of Gym High Bar's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull | Gym High Bar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-ups/id1511754514/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-high-bar/id6449169917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 327 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pepi Pepi Pepi SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654547186) | [Samuel Belanger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687907201) |

## What reviewers say

### Pull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-ups/id1511754514)

Test your strength and agility in this challenging game. Master the salmon ladder and pull-up your way to becoming the ultimate ninja warrior. It's easy to learn but offers a significant challenge to master.

**Highlights:** Salmon ladder challenge, Ninja warrior simulation, Strength and agility testing, Easy to learn, Hard to master

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💪 Helps with pull-ups
- 🎮 Entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🔍 Lack of real mods
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Falling through platforms

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and make the game harder
- Implement character customization and muscle growth


### Gym High Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-high-bar/id6449169917)

Control a stickman gymnast to perform various moves on bars. Features intuitive controls, challenging gameplay, and a local multiplayer mode to compete with friends. Enjoy vibrant graphics and smooth action for hours of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Stickman gymnast control, Perform various bar moves, Intuitive controls, Challenging gameplay, Local multiplayer mode, Vibrant graphics

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astronaut | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animated Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animated Woman | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🤩 Realistic gymnastics experience
- 🎨 Customizable character and environment
- 💻 Offline playability
- 🤝 Multiplayer and community features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Frustrating control changes with updates
- 🤯 Steep learning curve
- 🎮 Limited control options (e.g., reset button placement)
- 🔒 Lack of account sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Arm mobility issues after recent update
- Clouds clipping through the map
- Inconsistent bar physics and kip/clear hip functionality
- Inability to save user settings (e.g., gravity, color)

**Requested features**

- Add more gymnastics events (e.g., beam, floor, trampoline)
- Implement scoring and competition modes
- Expand customization options (e.g., hair colors, leotard designs)
- Introduce slow-motion and camera controls
- Implement cloud saving and cross-device progress sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull free?

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

### Is Gym High Bar free?

Gym High Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pull or Gym High Bar?

Gym High Bar is rated higher. Pull averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Gym High Bar averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Pull or Gym High Bar have ads?

Both Pull and Gym High Bar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pull or Gym High Bar?

Pull ships an update every 4 weeks, and Gym High Bar every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pull was updated on October 19, 2026 and Gym High Bar on October 20, 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.*