Comparison

SpinnerSS vs Pinwheel Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpinnerSS

Features
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A wheel spinner with secret controls! Pick the next result, change the odds and surprise your friends. Who's buying the drinks? Who goes first? Add your friends' names to SpinnerSS and set up a fun prank, a surprise reveal or a regular random draw. Pick who wins, or who to skip Choose the next result before you spin, or keep a particular entry from winning. Both controls are free. Pick your result, spin the wheel and enjoy your friends' reactions! Change the odds without changing the wheel (paid) Keep the slice sizes unchanged while adjusting each entry's chance of winning. The wheel looks ordinary, but you've set the odds. Plan the results of up to 20 spins (paid) Set the results in the order you want. Mix in random spins between your chosen results, or save a surprise for the final round. See the winner before the wheel stops Watch the winning slice glow as the wheel slows down. This free effect builds excitement as you wait for the result! Think it's over? Here comes the real result! (paid) A white flash, a dark screen, then the final result slowly appears. Or watch a wall crack open to reveal it! You can also freeze the screen in black and white before the wheel spins again. Add a rainbow result card and background for an even bigger finish! Press and hold START to open the secret controls Choose a feature on the dial, set your result or effect, then head back to the wheel. You're ready to spin! Your everyday spinner, with no ads Edit names, colors and slice sizes. Save your favorite wheels to use again. Pick a meal, choose a turn order or draw a game prompt at random. The basic wheel, choosing or avoiding a result, and the glowing winner effect are free. One in-app purchase unlocks all locked features, including odds adjustments, planned results and the extra reveal and rainbow effects. It's a one-time purchase, with no subscription.

About

Pinwheel Simulator

Features
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Pinwheel is a simple interactive toy for iPhone and iPad. Blow into the microphone and watch the pinwheel spin with smooth, physics-based motion and tactile feedback. Great for quick, playful moments and relaxing interaction. Features: - Blow-to-spin interaction using microphone input - Smooth physics-based animation - Optional haptic feedback - Clean, kid-friendly visual design

Screenshots

SpinnerSS4 screens
Pinwheel Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinwheel Simulator at none against SpinnerSS's 3. Pinwheel Simulator also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SpinnerSS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pinwheel Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpinnerSS ships an update every 3 weeks, Pinwheel Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SpinnerSS versus Pinwheel Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpinnerSSPinwheel Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIDEA-RING Inc.Evandro Guedes Machado

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SpinnerSS

One-time3
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • εΊƒε‘Šιžθ‘¨η€Ί$0.99
  • Unlock All Star Dial Features$4.99
None

Pinwheel Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpinnerSS free?
SpinnerSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinwheel Simulator free?
Pinwheel Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpinnerSS or Pinwheel Simulator have ads?
Neither SpinnerSS nor Pinwheel Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpinnerSS or Pinwheel Simulator?
SpinnerSS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pinwheel Simulator daily. Most recently, SpinnerSS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pinwheel Simulator on November 9, 2026.

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