# Cut the board! vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cut the board! at none against Pull the Pin's 6. Cut the board! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Pull the Pin's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull the Pin sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cut the board! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cut the board! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Cut the board!'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Pull the Pin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cut the board! ships an update every 9 days, Pull the Pin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the board! | Pull the Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-board/id1521215153/reviews)** | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-save-daddy/id1539403139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Story Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468607831) | [Timuz](https://appshunter.io/developer/599521203) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut the board!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-board/id1521215153)

A physics-based puzzle game where players cut thin boards to guide a blue character to an exit. It offers a simple yet engaging challenge for players who enjoy brain teasers.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle gameplay, Cut boards to create paths, Guide blue character to the door, Simple and engaging challenges, Brain teaser mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Cut the board! free?

Cut the board! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pull the Pin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cut the board! or Pull the Pin?

Cut the board! is rated higher. Cut the board! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Pull the Pin averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do Cut the board! or Pull the Pin have ads?

Both Cut the board! and Pull the Pin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cut the board! or Pull the Pin?

Cut the board! ships an update every 9 days, and Pull the Pin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cut the board! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pull the Pin 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.*