# Rescue Hero vs Pull The Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Rescue Hero at 4.4 against Pull The Pin's 3.8. Rescue Hero also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (35% vs 13%). Pull The Pin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rescue Hero sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pull The Pin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rescue Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rescue Hero has 1.4K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Rescue Hero's written reviews are positive against 13% of Pull The Pin's.

Rescue Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, Pull The Pin every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rescue Hero | Pull The Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-hero-pull-the-pin/id1524625218/reviews)** | [3.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pin-pull-game/id1531837567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **35.2% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 581 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475467752) | [Bilal Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479812406) |

## What reviewers say

### Rescue Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-hero-pull-the-pin/id1524625218)

Embark on a treasure hunt and rescue a princess by strategically pulling pins to overcome obstacles. Solve intricate puzzles, defeat monsters, and collect gold to build your own kingdom. Enjoy a brain-teasing adventure with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Pull pins to solve puzzles, Rescue princess from monsters, Collect treasure and gold, Build your own kingdom, Defeat enemies with lava and gas, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 50,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 120,000 Golds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Heroes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500,000 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP Rescue Hero | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Actual pin pulling game
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Levels stop loading after 240+
- 💰 Too many ads, even after paying to remove them
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading past 240
- Blank screens and black screens
- Ads still showing after paid removal

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Improved performance and stability
- Better in-app purchase experience


### 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 Rescue Hero free?

Rescue Hero 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, Rescue Hero or Pull The Pin?

Rescue Hero is rated higher. Rescue Hero averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Pull The Pin averages 3.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do Rescue Hero or Pull The Pin have ads?

Both Rescue Hero and Pull The Pin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rescue Hero or Pull The Pin?

Rescue Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pull The Pin every 10 months. Most recently, Rescue Hero was updated on October 29, 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.*