# Balls Release vs Pull the Pin

The clearest difference is rating: Balls Release at 4.4 against Pull the Pin's 2.8. Pull the Pin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls Release sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Pull the Pin sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Balls Release holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Balls Release ships an update every 4 months, Pull the Pin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls Release | Pull the Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974/reviews)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-puzzle-games/id1672738565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 618 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) | [Hiren Gabani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637021300) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Pull the Pin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-the-pin-puzzle-games/id1672738565)

This puzzle game challenges your logic by requiring you to remove pins in the correct sequence. Avoid bombs and ensure all balls are colored before they reach the pipe to win.

**Highlights:** Innovative puzzle levels, Strategic pin removal, Bomb avoidance, Color spreading mechanic, Brain challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balls Release free?

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

### Is Pull the Pin free?

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

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

Balls Release is rated higher. Balls Release averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pull the Pin averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Balls Release or Pull the Pin have ads?

Both Balls Release and Pull the Pin show ads.

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

Balls Release ships an update every 4 months, and Pull the Pin every 2 months. Most recently, Balls Release was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pull the Pin on October 25, 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.*