# Pinball HD vs Pixel Cavern

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Cavern at none against Pinball HD's 10. Pixel Cavern also leads on ads (none vs shown) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Pinball HD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On device support there is nothing between them.

Pinball HD costs $1.99 and Pixel Cavern $0.99 up front. Pinball HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Cavern asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinball HD | Pixel Cavern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (705 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-hd-classic-arcade/id363592836/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **705** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 675 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) | [Stefan Preuss](https://appshunter.io/developer/307563428) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinball HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-hd-classic-arcade/id363592836)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiball x15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Attack Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Da Vinci Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snow Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcade Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirates Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Planet Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dream Land Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slayer Pinball | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Realistic pinball experience
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and brings back memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of developer support and updates
- 💰 Expensive for additional tables
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls and physics issues
- 🔍 Abandoned app with no new content

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Pixel Cavern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cavern/id6739881112)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinball HD free?

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

### Is Pixel Cavern free?

Pixel Cavern costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pinball HD or Pixel Cavern have ads?

Pinball HD shows ads; Pixel Cavern does not.

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