# The Deep Pinball vs Mini Golf Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Deep Pinball at 90% against Mini Golf Challenge's 0%. The Deep Pinball also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months). Mini Golf Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Deep Pinball costs $1.99 and Mini Golf Challenge $1.99 up front. The Deep Pinball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Golf Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Deep Pinball holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Deep Pinball has 328 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of The Deep Pinball's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mini Golf Challenge's.

The Deep Pinball ships an update every 3 months, Mini Golf Challenge every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Deep Pinball | Mini Golf Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-deep-pinball/id317133458/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-challenge/id1271229065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 91 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## What reviewers say

### The Deep Pinball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-deep-pinball/id317133458)

Experience a unique 3D pinball adventure set in the ocean depths. Pilot a submarine through sunken ships and underwater ruins, completing missions with the help of an on-board computer. Enjoy realistic physics, smashing music, and multiple camera modes.

**Highlights:** 3D engine, Missions and checkpoints, Realistic physics, Multiball, Multiple camera modes, Save/load game, Table tilting

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiball x15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ball Saver x15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Ball x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheats Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Realistic pinball experience
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🏆 Challenging missions and objectives
- 🕰️ Great way to pass the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Annoying voice/audio
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited view of the full table
- 🕹️ Sensitive flipper controls
- 💰 Concerns over recent monetization changes

**Reported bugs**

- Left flipper not responding at times
- Ball getting stuck in certain areas
- Scoreboard issues with points accumulating
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More pinball tables and themes
- Option to disable voice/audio
- Ability to continue progress after exiting
- Improved scoring and progression system
- Support for newer devices and iOS versions


### Mini Golf Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-golf-challenge/id1271229065)

Experience realistic miniature golf with intuitive touch controls for aiming and power. Track your scores automatically and share achievements. Offers multiple game modes for solo play and practice.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch controls, Automatic scorekeeping, Shareable achievements, Multiple gameplay modes, Free Play practice mode, Universal app support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Deep Pinball free?

The Deep Pinball costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Golf Challenge free?

Mini Golf Challenge costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Deep Pinball or Mini Golf Challenge?

The Deep Pinball is rated higher. The Deep Pinball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Mini Golf Challenge averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Deep Pinball or Mini Golf Challenge have ads?

Neither The Deep Pinball nor Mini Golf Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Deep Pinball or Mini Golf Challenge?

The Deep Pinball ships an update every 3 months, and Mini Golf Challenge every 30 months. Most recently, The Deep Pinball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mini Golf Challenge on October 15, 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.*