# Cube Runner vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Runner at none against PinOut!'s 1. Cube Runner also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 67%). PinOut!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

PinOut! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 494, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Cube Runner's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Runner | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner/id284596345/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 494 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Qua](https://appshunter.io/developer/284092693) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner/id284596345)

Navigate a dynamic landscape, skillfully dodging an array of hazardous cubes. Experience exhilarating flight through tight gaps and canyons with highly responsive, intuitive controls. Enjoy multiple gameplay modes and customizable visual themes.

**Highlights:** Intuitive controls, Obstacle avoidance, Multiple difficulty levels, First and third-person views, Zen mode for endless play, Customizable themes, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth controls and gameplay
- 🎶 Blessed audio experience
- 👍 Simple yet fun design
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and addictive
- 🏆 Great high score challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Sensitive steering controls
- 🎨 Distracting new visuals
- 🔇 Lack of original music option
- 🔄 Speed resets on pause
- 🔀 Removed first-person view

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when downloading level packs
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- Calibration issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable control sensitivity
- Retro visual mode
- Option to toggle original soundtrack
- Vertical gameplay mode
- Level editor and sharing


### PinOut!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718)

Experience a reimagined pinball adventure with a continuous journey through a vibrant, retro-wave world. Race against the clock in this arcade-style game, offering a unique twist on classic pinball mechanics.

**Highlights:** Continuous journey gameplay, Retro wave aesthetic, Pulsating lights and beats, Remodeled pinball mechanics, Arcade experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinOut Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio
- 🕹️ Unique and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or intrusive monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short game length with limited levels
- 🤔 Inconsistent and frustrating physics/controls
- 💰 Paywall to access checkpoints and progress

**Reported bugs**

- Ball getting stuck in certain areas
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Endless/infinite mode without time limit
- Improved physics and control responsiveness
- Ability to save progress and continue from checkpoints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Runner free?

Cube Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PinOut! free?

PinOut! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Runner or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. Cube Runner averages 3.9 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Cube Runner or PinOut! have ads?

Neither Cube Runner nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Runner or PinOut!?

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cube Runner was updated on September 19, 2026 and PinOut! on September 26, 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.*