# Save The Fish vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Pull the Pin at 4.3 against Save The Fish's 2.3. Pull the Pin also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 17%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Save The Fish's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save The Fish sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pull the Pin sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pull the Pin holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Save The Fish's written reviews are positive against 55% of Pull the Pin's.

Save The Fish ships an update monthly, Pull the Pin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 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) | **[4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-save-daddy/id1539403139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BULU APPS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591058225) | [Timuz](https://appshunter.io/developer/599521203) |

## 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-save-daddy/id1539403139)

Embark on a thrilling puzzle adventure where strategic pin-pulling saves a father from peril. Navigate challenging levels, overcome obstacles, and make wise decisions to guide him to safety and uncover treasures. Test your logic in this engaging brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Engaging and addictive puzzles, Brain-training challenges, Fun characters, Smooth gameplay, Vibrant graphics, Exciting levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bumper Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Characters | $9.99 | one-time |


## 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 in-app purchases available.

### 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 4.3 from 40 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 3 weeks. Most recently, Save The Fish was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pull the Pin on November 3, 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.*