# Pull the Pin vs Pin Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Pin Puzzle at 4.9 against Pull the Pin's 3.5. Pin Puzzle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull the Pin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pin Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pin Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Puzzle has 5.3K ratings behind it against 482, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Pull the Pin's written reviews are positive against 32% of Pin Puzzle's.

Pull the Pin ships an update every 2 months, Pin Puzzle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull the Pin | Pin Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pull-pin-games/id1608169069/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-puzzle-pull-pins-out/id1661757764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 482 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **31.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) | [Orange One Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649476488) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pin Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-puzzle-pull-pins-out/id1661757764)

Engage your mind with a physics-based puzzle game where strategic pin removal guides balls to a truck. Avoid bombs and color gray balls by touching colored ones to succeed. Personalize your game with unlockable styles and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Strategic pin removal, Physics-based ball guidance, Ball coloring mechanics, Bomb avoidance, Customizable game elements, Unlimited levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and attractive visuals
- 💡 Variety of puzzles and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression and lack of difficulty ramp-up

**Reported bugs**

- Balls escaping enclosed areas after bomb explosions
- Levels freezing or becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads by paying a one-time fee
- Landscape mode support
- More challenging levels for experienced players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull the Pin free?

Pull the Pin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pin Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pull the Pin or Pin Puzzle?

Pin Puzzle is rated higher. Pull the Pin averages 3.5 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Pin Puzzle averages 4.9 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Pull the Pin or Pin Puzzle have ads?

Both Pull the Pin and Pin Puzzle show ads.

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

Pull the Pin ships an update every 2 months, and Pin Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Pull the Pin was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pin Puzzle on October 27, 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.*