# Tap Master vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pull the Pin at 482 against Tap Master's 4. Pull the Pin also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). Tap Master's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pull the Pin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pull the Pin holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pull the Pin has 482 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tap Master's written reviews are positive against 15% of Pull the Pin's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Master | Pull the Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-master-be-a-winner/id1594327606/reviews) | **[3.5 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pull-pin-games/id1608169069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **482** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **14.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 342 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG LANQIAO TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516956539) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-master-be-a-winner/id1594327606)

Engage in a physics-based challenge with satisfying graphics and innovative levels. Test your reflexes and problem-solving skills against tricky obstacles and physics. Compete against yourself, friends, or the game's mechanics in this engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Satisfying graphics, Innovative levels, Physics-based challenges, Brain teasers, Competitive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimit Ball | $9.99 | one-time |
| remove 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 Tap Master free?

Tap Master 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, Tap Master or Pull the Pin?

Pull the Pin is rated higher. Tap Master averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pull the Pin averages 3.5 from 482 ratings.

### Do Tap Master or Pull the Pin have ads?

Both Tap Master and Pull the Pin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Master or Pull the Pin?

Tap Master ships an update every 2 months, and Pull the Pin every 2 months. Most recently, Tap Master was updated on October 27, 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.*