Comparison

Pinball HD Classic Arcade vs DunkPinball

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

Head to head
About

Pinball HD Classic Arcade

Experience realistic pinball with multiple themed tables and integrated retro arcade mini-games. Enjoy stunning 3D graphics, realistic physics, and multiplayer options. Tilt your device for a simulated 3D effect.

Highlights
  • Multiple themed pinball tables
  • Integrated retro arcade mini-games
  • Realistic 3D graphics and physics
  • Multiplayer support via Game Center
  • Landscape and portrait camera modes
  • Local and global high score tracking
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. Attention! Pinball HD 4 iPhone supports only iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4, and all iPod Touch 3rd gen devices except 8GB model! --- Apple Design Award 2010 winner Pinball HD now available for iPhone with MULTIPLAYER FEATURES and RETINA graphics! Multiplayer help: - connect both iPhones to one WiFi or via bluetooth - choose CREATE game on the first device - choose JOIN to game on the second device - start playing - Supports the new Retina Display on the iPhone 4 - Apple Design Awards 2010 winner - Multiplayer games via Gamecenter ABOUT THE GAME Pinball HD for iPhone - This game will change your idea of Pinball on the iPhone. 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" and "fixed" views FEATURES • 3 pinball tables with unique graphics, instructions, missions system, locations and characters • Landscape mode shows a full table view. • Portrait mode gives you a flying-table view with the camera panning and zooming over the action. Also you can pinch your fingers together or apart to toggle camera mode from flying to fixed view. • A wonderful 3D engine that does true justice to the graphic capabilities of the iPhone and especially iPhone 4. • 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 iPhone. 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. 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 iPhone 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. ---- Get it now and enjoy the best pinball challenge ever on the iPhone. Follow us on Twitter - @Gameprom

About

DunkPinball

Features
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Flip it. Dunk it. Top the leaderboard. DunkPinball smashes pinball and basketball into one electrifying arcade experience. Control your flippers, launch the ball, and sink basket after basket in an ever-evolving playground of bumpers, ramps, portals, and spinning obstacles. Easy to pick up. Impossible to put down. - Chain baskets to build combos and rack up massive scores - Grab bonuses on the fly — but watch out for penalties that shake things up - Dodge moving walls, ride ramps, and teleport through portals as the terrain evolves with every dunk Collect, compete, conquer. - Unlock 9 unique collectible basketballs, each with its own style and streak effects - Take on challenges and earn every badge to prove you're a true champion - Climb the Game Center leaderboard and show your friends who's boss Do you have what it takes to become the ultimate DunkPinball champion?

Screenshots

Pinball HD Classic Arcade4 screens
DunkPinball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DunkPinball at Free against Pinball HD Classic Arcade's $1.99. DunkPinball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Pinball HD Classic Arcade's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

DunkPinball is free to download; Pinball HD Classic Arcade costs $1.99 up front. Pinball HD Classic Arcade sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. DunkPinball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pinball HD Classic Arcade versus DunkPinball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinball HD Classic ArcadeDunkPinball
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (206 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings206 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size611 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainVault Games, LLCRomain Auriac

Bugs and requests

Pinball HD Classic Arcade

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Restore purchases not working for some users
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More pinball tables
  • Ability to listen to own music
  • Bluetooth multiplayer support
  • Achievements and leaderboards in Game Center

DunkPinball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Pinball HD Classic Arcade

One-time12
  • Zombie Attack Pinball$1.99
  • Dream Land Pinball$1.99
  • Da Vinci Pinball$1.99
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  • Snow Pinball$1.99
  • Arcade Pinball$1.99
  • Halloween Pinball$1.99
  • Pirates Pinball$1.99
  • Red Planet Pinball$1.99
  • Slayer Pinball$2.99
  • AC/DC Pinball$2.99
  • Alice In Chains Pinball$2.99
  • Bullet For My Valentine Pinball$2.99
None

DunkPinball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinball HD Classic Arcade free?
Pinball HD Classic Arcade costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DunkPinball free?
DunkPinball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pinball HD Classic Arcade or DunkPinball have ads?
Both Pinball HD Classic Arcade and DunkPinball show ads.

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