# Wiki Wars vs The Pinball Wizard

The clearest difference is ads: Wiki Wars at none against The Pinball Wizard's shown. Wiki Wars also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). The Pinball Wizard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wiki Wars sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wiki Wars ships an update weekly, The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wiki Wars | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Michael Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518663335) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Wiki Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiki-wars-knowledge-battle/id1613996417)

Navigate through an online encyclopedia by clicking only on provided links. Challenge yourself and friends to reach a target article in the fewest clicks and fastest time. Compete on leaderboards and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Link race through online encyclopedia, Fewest clicks and fastest time wins, Play with friends via shared codes, Daily and weekly challenges, Global and friend leaderboards, Track game history and compare routes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $8.99 | per year |
| Wiki Wars | $17.99 | one-time |


### 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 Wiki Wars free?

Wiki Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

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

### Do Wiki Wars or The Pinball Wizard have ads?

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; Wiki Wars does not.

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

Wiki Wars ships an update weekly, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, Wiki Wars was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on November 4, 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.*