Comparison

iSlash vs PinOut!

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

Head to head
About

iSlash

This addictive puzzle game challenges players to slash through levels by strategically cutting shapes. Avoid deadly ninja stars and collect bonuses to advance. Compete with friends or players worldwide in real-time multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • 240+ levels
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Global leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • New stars and bonuses
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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MORE THAN 50 MILLION PEOPLE ENJOYING iSLASH! THANK YOU, EVERYBODY! iSlash is the best slashing puzzle on the App Store! ****** Featured in the New & Noteworthy in Japan Featured as TUAW's Daily App "Aesthetics and evolving gameplay are the two main reasons iSlash works so well... Worthy of our A- rating and high recommendation." - iLounge "iSlash is that rare combination which offers both fun and a great challenge." - 148apps "This is a very addictive game, and one you will play again and again." - Appmodo "iSlash has got the style to go with the gameplay. GREAT" - Games Uncovered "iSlash is one of the few iPhone games that I've admired, played compulsively, and recommended to anyone who would listen." - Peter Liepa (Creator of Boulder Dash) ****** iSlash is an addictive slashing puzzle where your finger is your weapon. Swipe to slash your way through 240 amazing levels(more to come for free). Keep an eye on the ninja stars; some are fast, some are ghosts, but all are deadly. Destroy most of the play-shape, and you'll advance to the next one. Open your ninja senses and let the fun begin! FEATURES * 240 Levels and more to come for FREE * Multiplayer * Global Leaderboards * Achievements * New stars and Bonuses introduced as you advance * Original soundtrack * Frequent updates to keep you slashing MULTIPLAYER GAMEPLAY Challenge your friends or anyone in the world to a simultaneous slashing battle! First​, to reach the red knot wins the game! * Real-Time Multiplayer * New Gameplay Experience * 50 Levels Designed for Multiplayer * Special Achievements for Multiplayer For the best multiplayer experience, the minimum required version is 1.4.1 Always get the latest update for best-slashing fun! We'd like to thank everybody who encourages us with their reviews and for making iSlash one of the best slashing puzzle games on iTunes! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/duellogames Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/duellogames Keep S/la/sh/in/g!

About

PinOut!

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
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Pinball reinvented by the award-winning developers of Smash Hit and Does not Commute! Race against time in a continuous journey through this mysterious canyon of pulsating lights and throbbing retro wave beats. The classic pinball mechanic remodeled into a breathtaking arcade experience. "PinOut is a super smart, beautifully designed pinball game" – Wired "Stop everything and play PinOut" – EuroGamer "It's not pinball in the traditional sense – it's something so much better" – PocketGamer "This is a hugely compelling mobile ball-smacker that deserves to be played by many, many people" – Stuff magazine PinOut is playable at no cost and free from ads. An optional premium upgrade is available through a one-time in-app purchase that will enable the ability to continue from checkpoints.

Screenshots

iSlash4 screens
PinOut!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PinOut! at Free against iSlash's $0.99. PinOut! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 573). iSlash's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

PinOut! is free to download; iSlash costs $0.99 up front. iSlash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSlash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 573, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of iSlash's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSlash ships an update every 2 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iSlash versus PinOut!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSlashPinOut!
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (573 ratings) — better4.2 (7.1K ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5737.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuello Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.Mediocre AB

Customer experience

iSlash

All ratings573 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews1,987 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%

PinOut!

All ratings7,107 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews1,417 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

iSlash

From 573 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Challenging levels
  • 💡 Variety of game mechanics
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Unresponsive controls at times

PinOut!

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio
  • 🕹️ Unique and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No ads or intrusive monetization

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Short game length with limited levels
  • 🤔 Inconsistent and frustrating physics/controls
  • 💰 Paywall to access checkpoints and progress

Bugs and requests

iSlash

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Leaderboard and achievements not updating correctly
  • Game freezing on launch after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level updates and content
  • Ability to unlock new blades/tools
  • Improved leaderboard and achievements
  • Support for larger screen sizes

PinOut!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball getting stuck in certain areas
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Endless/infinite mode without time limit
  • Improved physics and control responsiveness
  • Ability to save progress and continue from checkpoints

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iSlash

One-time10
  • 10 Star Killer Pack$0.99
  • 5 Skip Master Pack$0.99
  • 10 Time Bender Pack$0.99
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  • 10 Power Blade Pack$0.99
  • 1,000 Coin Pack$0.99
  • 30 Star Killer Pack$1.99
  • 3,000 Coin Pack$1.99
  • Combo Pack$4.99
  • 10,000 Coin Pack$4.99
  • 40,000 Coin Pack$9.99
1 purchases

PinOut!

One-time1
  • PinOut Premium$2.99

Questions

Is iSlash free?
iSlash costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PinOut! free?
PinOut! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSlash or PinOut!?
iSlash is rated higher. iSlash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.
Do iSlash or PinOut! have ads?
Neither iSlash nor PinOut! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSlash or PinOut!?
iSlash ships an update every 2 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, iSlash was updated on October 18, 2026 and PinOut! on October 17, 2026.

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