Comparison

Pinball HD vs Stacky Jump!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pinball HD

Experience realistic pinball with stunning 3D graphics and authentic physics. Enjoy multiple themed tables, each with unique missions and characters, plus integrated retro mini-games. Compete for high scores locally and globally.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D pinball simulation
  • Multiple themed tables (Wild West, Deep, Jungle)
  • Integrated retro mini-games
  • Landscape and portrait camera modes
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Local and global high score leaderboards
  • Stereoscopic 3D option
Features
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This unique table features pinball bumpers and targets, plus a color monitor where you can take on a variety of old-school digital minigame challenges - an endless space scroller, plus car racing, missile defense, a block breaker, and more at incrementing skill levels. Apple Design Awards 2010 winner Listed by Apple in "Best 10 iPad Apps in 2010" 1st place in US top paid apps during the first sales day "Pinball HD is simply a game that was just made for the iPad: it has intuitive controls, takes full advantage of the device’s hardware and delivers a truly immersive experience that will take you right back to the golden age of the arcade." -- Marco Tabini, Macworld.com "With three tables, reliable physics and controls, and gorgeous graphics, it is a pleasure to recommend." -- Levi Buchanan, IGN.com ABOUT THE GAME Pinball HD - This game will change your idea of Pinball on the iPad. Each table - Wild West, The Deep, and Jungle style - are masterpieces. You'll be stunned with the level of realism. This is a REAL Pinball simulator with stunning 3D graphics both with or without 3D glasses. IMPORTANT • Landscape mode - "full table" view • Portrait mode - "flying-table" view • In portrait mode slide up or down your both thumbs to toggle camera view from "flying-table" to "full table". FEATURES • 3 pinball tables with unique graphics, instructions, missions system, locations and characters • Landscape mode shows a full table view. The games can be played in either landscape orientation with the button to the left or right of the screen. • Portrait mode gives you a flying-table view with the camera panning and zooming over the action. This can only be played when holding the iPad with the button on the bottom. If you activate the screen orientation switch, the game only plays in portrait mode. • A wonderful 3D engine that does true justice to the graphic capabilities of the iPad. • Realistic physics. • Built in help for each table. Tap the circled "I" at the bottom right of each table to get a display detailing instructions and descriptions of the features of each table. Make sure to swipe left and right when viewing since the instructions don't fit on one screen. • Local and global high scores. Swiping right brings up a table of local high scores and further tapping brings up high scores from copies sold throughout the world. At the end of each game you are prompted to enter your name and have your score included. • Unique soundtrack with atmospheric music, sound effects and voices. • Camera tilt brings dimensionality to the games offering a simulated 3D effect where the image changes depending upon how you tilt the iPad. Camera tilt only works in landscape mode. • Stereoscopic imaging option (requires anaglyph eyeglasses). You can choose between red-cyan, green-magenta or yellow-blue lenses. HOW TO PLAY When running the app, you are presented with a 3D simulated camera zoom, pan and fly-over of one of the games. Tapping on a game's fly-over screen shows/hides main menu. Tap on Play button to start game on current table. Controls in game: • Tap ANYWHERE on the left side of screen to control the left flipper and ANYWHERE on the right side to control the right flipper. • Shake your iPad to realistically nudge the pinball table, but not too much or you'll tilt. • Tap on the "electronic caption" at the top of the screen to pause or resume your game. Follow us on: • Twitter - http://twitter.com/Gameprom • Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/Gameprom • YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/GamepromCompany • Company site - http://gameprom.com

About

Stacky Jump!

Tap to make your character jump on falling blocks and build the highest tower. Master your reflexes to score combos and unlock new characters and worlds. Compete with friends on leaderboards to see who is the best jumper.

Highlights
  • Build the highest tower
  • Improve high score in endless mode
  • Complete 48 challenges
  • Unlock 39 characters
  • Explore 10 unique worlds
  • Master timing and reflexes
  • Compete on leaderboards
Features
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How far can you climb? Probably best stack jump game on iOS! - Jump on the stack of blocks and build the highest tower imaginable - Improve your high score in endless mode - Complete the 48 challenges - Unlock all 39 characters from 10 unique worlds Stacky is a simple, exciting arcade game where with just a simple tap you make your character jump. You need to have good timing though, as blocks arrive with varied speeds. Master the game by training your reflex to create combos with extra score points. Every time you play, you gain more progress to unlock new creatures and worlds with different background and stack graphics. You can switch them as you please. One day you can jump in the Aztec Jungle, the other it can be even in the Stone Age! Compete with your friends on the leaderboards an see who is the best Stacky jumper.

Screenshots

Pinball HD4 screens
Stacky Jump!3 screens

Verdict

The call

Pinball HD and Stacky Jump! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Pinball HD's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stacky Jump!'s. Pinball HD also leads on ratings volume (705 vs 13). Stacky Jump!'s advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stacky Jump! is free to download; Pinball HD costs $1.99 up front. Pinball HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stacky Jump! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pinball HD against 4.5 for Stacky Jump!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinball HD has 705 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Pinball HD's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stacky Jump!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinball HD ships an update every 2 months, Stacky Jump! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pinball HD versus Stacky Jump!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinball HDStacky Jump!
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (705 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings705 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size675 MB166 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBrainVault Games, LLCbyss mobile

Customer experience

Pinball HD

All ratings705 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative11.4%

Stacky Jump!

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Pinball HD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Ball gets stuck or freezes during gameplay
  • Tables randomly stop working or display black screens
  • Purchased tables fail to download or restore
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • Inconsistent or unreliable ball physics

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free or affordable table options
  • Improved table variety and complexity
  • Better optimization for newer devices
  • Responsive customer support and bug fixes
  • Continued development and new content

Stacky Jump!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pinball HD

One-time10
  • Multiball x15$0.99
  • Zombie Attack Pinball$1.99
  • Da Vinci Pinball$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Snow Pinball$1.99
  • Arcade Pinball$1.99
  • Halloween Pinball$1.99
  • Pirates Pinball$1.99
  • Red Planet Pinball$1.99
  • Dream Land Pinball$1.99
  • Slayer Pinball$2.99
None

Stacky Jump!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinball HD free?
Pinball HD costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Stacky Jump! free?
Stacky Jump! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinball HD or Stacky Jump!?
Stacky Jump! is rated higher. Pinball HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 705 ratings, while Stacky Jump! averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Pinball HD or Stacky Jump! have ads?
Pinball HD shows ads; Stacky Jump! does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinball HD or Stacky Jump!?
Pinball HD ships an update every 2 months, and Stacky Jump! fortnightly. Most recently, Pinball HD was updated on November 10, 2026 and Stacky Jump! on November 5, 2026.

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