# iCave vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is rating: iCave at 5.0 against PinOut!'s 4.2. iCave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). PinOut!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 64 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

iCave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of iCave's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

iCave ships an update every 64 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCave | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icave/id287424560/reviews)** | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 64 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **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

### iCave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icave/id287424560)

Navigate a progressively shrinking cave, dodging obstacles to survive. Control your flight by touching and holding the screen to ascend, releasing to descend. Test your reflexes across three distinct difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Endless cave navigation, Touch and hold flight control, Obstacle avoidance, Three difficulty levels, High score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 iCave free?

iCave 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, iCave or PinOut!?

iCave is rated higher. iCave averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do iCave or PinOut! have ads?

Neither iCave nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCave or PinOut!?

iCave ships an update every 64 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCave was updated on October 15, 2026 and PinOut! on October 17, 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.*