# Xûr vs The Pinball Wizard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xûr at none against The Pinball Wizard's 4. Xûr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 66%). The Pinball Wizard's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 62) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Xûr asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Xûr against 4.7 for The Pinball Wizard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Xûr's written reviews are positive against 66% of The Pinball Wizard's.

Xûr ships an update weekly, The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xûr | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xur/id1569768910/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tom Chapman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569768912) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Xûr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xur/id1569768910)

Track the mysterious vendor Xûr in the Destiny universe. View his current location, explore his past offerings, and analyze item stats with mod experimentation. Includes a home screen widget for real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Xûr location tracking, Historical item offerings, Randomly rolled armor display, Item stat analysis with mods, Home screen widget

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Xûr free?

Xûr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Xûr or The Pinball Wizard?

Xûr is rated higher. Xûr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Xûr or The Pinball Wizard have ads?

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; Xûr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Xûr or The Pinball Wizard?

Xûr ships an update weekly, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, Xûr was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on October 22, 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.*