# Pull the Pin vs Pull Pin Out 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Pull Pin Out 3D at 4.4 against Pull the Pin's 3.5. Pull Pin Out 3D also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 482). Pull the Pin's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull the Pin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pull Pin Out 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pull Pin Out 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pull Pin Out 3D has 18K 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 23% of Pull Pin Out 3D's.

Pull the Pin ships an update every 2 months, Pull Pin Out 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull the Pin | Pull Pin Out 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-pull-pin-games/id1608169069/reviews) | **[4.4 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-pin-out-3d/id6443933564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 482 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **22.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 678 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) | [Gamee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475467752) |

## 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


### Pull Pin Out 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-pin-out-3d/id6443933564)

Engage your mind with this logic puzzle game where you strategically pull pins to guide balls into a bucket. Navigate increasingly complex levels, avoid hidden bombs, and enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Brain-challenging minigames, Strategic pin pulling, Guide balls to bucket, Avoid hidden bombs, Infinite levels, Eye-catching graphics

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 10000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 25000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack Special | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 😊 Entertaining game
- 🕹️ Fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay
- 🤖 Repetitive levels
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Paid version still showing ads

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Increase level difficulty over time
- Add more unique puzzle types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull the Pin free?

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

### Is Pull Pin Out 3D free?

Pull Pin Out 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pull the Pin or Pull Pin Out 3D?

Pull Pin Out 3D is rated higher. Pull the Pin averages 3.5 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Pull Pin Out 3D averages 4.4 from 18K ratings.

### Do Pull the Pin or Pull Pin Out 3D have ads?

Both Pull the Pin and Pull Pin Out 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pull the Pin or Pull Pin Out 3D?

Pull the Pin ships an update every 2 months, and Pull Pin Out 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pull the Pin was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pull Pin Out 3D on September 24, 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.*