# Pull The Pin 2026 vs Balls Release

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pull The Pin 2026 at 45% against Balls Release's 0%. Pull The Pin 2026 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (564 vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull The Pin 2026 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Balls Release sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pull The Pin 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pull The Pin 2026 has 564 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Pull The Pin 2026's written reviews are positive against 0% of Balls Release's.

Pull The Pin 2026 ships an update every 7 months, Balls Release every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull The Pin 2026 | Balls Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-2026/id1661397188/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **564** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 327 MB | 618 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tu Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629802026) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Pull The Pin 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-2026/id1661397188)

A physics-based puzzle game where you must strategically remove pins to guide balls into a cup. Master tricky mechanics and challenging levels with unique designs. Enjoy offline or online play with realistic sound effects.

**Highlights:** Live Ranking, Unique levels, Challenging levels, Easy touch controls, Offline/Online play, Real sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Good graphics and features
- 👍 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Impossible or unsolvable levels
- 🐛 Bucket/ball alignment issues
- 🐛 Game freezing or not loading

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect move count display
- Levels that are impossible to complete
- Bucket/ball alignment issues
- Game freezing or not loading
- Reward games disappearing

**Requested features**

- Make the game more challenging
- Fix glitches and bugs
- Improve level design and solvability
- Optimize performance and stability


### Balls Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974)

Strategically pull pins to guide balls through challenging levels. This puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with hundreds of levels featuring mind-blowing graphics and increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Strategic pin pulling, Ball release mechanics, Hundreds of levels, Mind-blowing graphics, Changing difficulties, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked | $19.99 | per month |
| All appcentral games unlocked | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull The Pin 2026 free?

Pull The Pin 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Balls Release free?

Balls Release is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pull The Pin 2026 or Balls Release?

Pull The Pin 2026 is rated higher. Pull The Pin 2026 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while Balls Release averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Pull The Pin 2026 or Balls Release have ads?

Balls Release shows ads; Pull The Pin 2026 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pull The Pin 2026 or Balls Release?

Pull The Pin 2026 ships an update every 7 months, and Balls Release every 4 months. Most recently, Pull The Pin 2026 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Balls Release on October 7, 2026.

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