# Pull The Pin vs Cat Rescue

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Rescue at 4.6 against Pull The Pin's 3.8. Cat Rescue also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 13%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Pull The Pin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Rescue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pull The Pin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cat Rescue holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Rescue has 553 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Pull The Pin's written reviews are positive against 52% of Cat Rescue's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull The Pin | Cat Rescue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pin-pull-game/id1531837567/reviews) | **[4.6 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-rescue-pull-the-pin/id1562277406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **553** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **52.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilal Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479812406) | [Svn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433286560) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cat Rescue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-rescue-pull-the-pin/id1562277406)

Engaging brain puzzle game where you strategically pull pins to guide cats past obstacles like fire and aggressive dogs. Solve hundreds of levels with logical thinking to help the cats collect items and win.

**Highlights:** Brain hacking puzzle levels, Strategic pin-pulling mechanics, Overcome obstacles like fire and lava, Guide cats past opponents, Hundreds of challenging levels, Attractive graphic design and sound

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing animated graphics and design
- 😸 Adorable cat character with cute sounds
- 😌 Relaxing and easy-going experience
- ✅ No technical errors or glitches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🚫 Ads appear between every level
- 💰 Ad removal purchase doesn't work properly
- ❌ Difficulty dismissing ads (requires multiple taps)
- 🐢 Slow cat movement mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Ad removal feature not functioning after purchase
- Ads persist even after paying for ad-free version
- Difficulty closing ads properly
- Restore purchase option ineffective

**Requested features**

- New levels and content updates
- Increased difficulty progression
- More challenging gameplay mechanics
- Improved ad dismissal system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull The Pin free?

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

### Is Cat Rescue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pull The Pin or Cat Rescue?

Cat Rescue is rated higher. Pull The Pin averages 3.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Cat Rescue averages 4.6 from 553 ratings.

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

Both Pull The Pin and Cat Rescue show ads.

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

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