# Hero Sheep vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is ads: Hero Sheep at none against Pull the Pin's shown. Hero Sheep also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5). Pull the Pin's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 14) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hero Sheep sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pull the Pin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hero Sheep holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pull the Pin has 482 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 15% positive.

Hero Sheep ships an update every 5 months, Pull the Pin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hero Sheep | Pull the Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-sheep-pin-pull-save-sheep/id1556595312/reviews)** | [3.5 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pull-pin-games/id1608169069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **482** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **14.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Payal Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621490373) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## What reviewers say

### Hero Sheep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-sheep-pin-pull-save-sheep/id1556595312)

Engage your mind with this pin-pulling puzzle game where you strategically remove pins to rescue sheep from dangerous situations. Solve logic puzzles, defeat monsters, and guide the sheep to safety. Enjoy a variety of levels designed to test your problem-solving skills and creativity.

**Highlights:** Pin pulling puzzle mechanics, Logic and problem-solving challenges, Rescue sheep from monsters and hazards, Variety of interesting levels, Single tap controls, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Banner & Pop-up ad for 1Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Popup Ads for 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Banner & Popup ad for 1Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Popup ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner AD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner & Popup Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pull the Pin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pull-pin-games/id1608169069)

Guide falling balls to a pipe by strategically pulling pins. Solve physics-based puzzles, avoid obstacles like lava and poison, and collect treasures. Progress through hundreds of challenging levels with engaging graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Physics-based pin puzzles, Ball rescue mechanics, Treasure collection, Monster elimination, Hundreds of levels, World travel progression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🛑 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Game too simple, lacks challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Pins sometimes get stuck
- Game crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add option to purchase ad-free version
- Increase difficulty as game progresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hero Sheep free?

Hero Sheep 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, Hero Sheep or Pull the Pin?

Hero Sheep is rated higher. Hero Sheep averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pull the Pin averages 3.5 from 482 ratings.

### Do Hero Sheep or Pull the Pin have ads?

Pull the Pin shows ads; Hero Sheep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hero Sheep or Pull the Pin?

Hero Sheep ships an update every 5 months, and Pull the Pin every 2 months. Most recently, Hero Sheep 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.*