# Hero Sheep vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Hero Sheep at 3.8 against Pull the Pin's 2.8. Hero Sheep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). Pull the Pin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hero Sheep holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Hero Sheep's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pull the Pin's.

Hero Sheep ships an update every 5 months, Pull the Pin every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## 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)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-puzzle-games/id1672738565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 84 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) | [Hiren Gabani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637021300) |

## 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-puzzle-games/id1672738565)

This puzzle game challenges your logic by requiring you to remove pins in the correct sequence. Avoid bombs and ensure all balls are colored before they reach the pipe to win.

**Highlights:** Innovative puzzle levels, Strategic pin removal, Bomb avoidance, Color spreading mechanic, Brain challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |


## 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 2.8 from 16 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 November 3, 2026 and Pull the Pin on November 3, 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.*