# Save The Fish vs Pull The Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Pull The Pin at 3.8 against Save The Fish's 2.3. Pull The Pin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Save The Fish's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save The Fish sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pull The Pin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pull The Pin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 29 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Save The Fish's written reviews are positive against 13% of Pull The Pin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Save The Fish ships an update monthly, Pull The Pin every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save The Fish | Pull The Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-fish-rescue-pull-pin/id1518434013/reviews) | **[3.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pin-pull-game/id1531837567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **16.9% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 206 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BULU APPS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591058225) | [Bilal Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479812406) |

## What reviewers say

### Save The Fish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-fish-rescue-pull-pin/id1518434013)

Engage in a relaxing yet addictive puzzle game where you must strategically pull pins to guide a fish to safety. Navigate through challenging levels filled with obstacles and sea creatures, aiming for three stars to progress. This brain-training adventure offers colorful visuals and fluid physics for an exciting escape.

**Highlights:** Strategic pin-pulling puzzles, Rescue fish from obstacles, Avoid sea creatures, Earn three stars per level, Upgrade fish appearance, Fluid physics simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging puzzle gameplay
- 👍 Actual pull-the-pin mechanics (original version)
- 🎨 Cute graphics and charming fish character
- ⏱️ Quick, casual way to pass time
- 🧩 Easy difficulty suitable for younger players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Ads still appear after paying for ad-free version
- 🔄 Game changed from pull-the-pin to match-3 mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ Inappropriate ads for children

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 is unbeatable - game freezes or won't progress
- Game crashes when ads load between levels
- Pins get stuck and won't move
- Fish doesn't move to water even when conditions are met
- Rocks/boulders don't break ice properly

**Requested features**

- Option to play original pull-the-pin mode alongside match-3
- Level selection/replay functionality
- More challenging levels for adult players
- Better ad filtering for age-appropriate content
- Music toggle that actually persists in settings


### Pull The Pin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pin-pull-game/id1531837567)

This physics-based puzzle game challenges you to strategically pull pins to guide colored balls into a pipe. Overcome obstacles like bombs and black holes, and ensure colorless balls pick up color before reaching their destination.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Strategic pin pulling, Color spreading mechanics, Obstacle avoidance (bombs, black holes), Daily and unlockable levels, Ball skin customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save The Fish free?

Save The Fish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pull The Pin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Save The Fish or Pull The Pin?

Pull The Pin is rated higher. Save The Fish averages 2.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pull The Pin averages 3.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do Save The Fish or Pull The Pin have ads?

Pull The Pin shows ads; Save The Fish does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save The Fish or Pull The Pin?

Save The Fish ships an update monthly, and Pull The Pin every 10 months. Most recently, Save The Fish was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pull The Pin on October 21, 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.*