# Devolver Tumble Time vs The Pinball Wizard

Devolver Tumble Time and The Pinball Wizard both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of The Pinball Wizard's written reviews are positive against 56% of Devolver Tumble Time's. Devolver Tumble Time's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devolver Tumble Time sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Devolver Tumble Time against 4.7 for The Pinball Wizard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 923 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Devolver Tumble Time's written reviews are positive against 66% of The Pinball Wizard's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devolver Tumble Time | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (923 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devolver-tumble-time/id1548945671/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 923 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Devolver Tumble Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devolver-tumble-time/id1548945671)

Engage in physics-based puzzle matching with characters from popular Devolver Digital games. Clear adorable heads, unleash special abilities, and create chain reactions. Unlock new characters and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle matching, Collectible characters, Character special abilities, Daily challenges, Unlockable content, Virtual currency

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beat the Boss | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Apples | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Socks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Donuts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Flowers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Socks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 650 Apples | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Donuts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Flowers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 999 years of unlimited hearts | $2.99 | one-time |
| New User Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Donuts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Flowers | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Apples | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and art style
- 🎨 Good parody of mobile games
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear objectives and mechanics
- ⏱️ Short time limits and lives system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Timers and challenges not working properly after level 300
- Crashes and freezes during ads
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More characters from Devolver's other games
- Endless mode or additional gameplay modes
- Improved progression and less grindy systems


### The Pinball Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395)

Experience a unique blend of classic pinball physics and modern roguelite progression. Control a wizard as the ball, navigating dungeon-like tower floors, mastering flippers, and battling enemies. Collect upgrades and perks to enhance your abilities for each subsequent run.

**Highlights:** Classic pinball physics, Roguelite progression system, Handcrafted tower tables, Pattern-driven boss battles, Perks and upgrades, Quick and deep mastery sessions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
- 🕰️ Short main campaign length
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devolver Tumble Time free?

Devolver Tumble Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

The Pinball Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Devolver Tumble Time or The Pinball Wizard?

The Pinball Wizard is rated higher. Devolver Tumble Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Devolver Tumble Time or The Pinball Wizard have ads?

Both Devolver Tumble Time and The Pinball Wizard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Devolver Tumble Time or The Pinball Wizard?

Devolver Tumble Time ships an update fortnightly, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, Devolver Tumble Time was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on October 16, 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.*