# Bounce Blast vs Red Planet Explorer Pinball

The clearest difference is rating: Red Planet Explorer Pinball at 3.8 against Bounce Blast's 2.6. Red Planet Explorer Pinball also leads on update cadence (every 16 months vs every 193 months). Bounce Blast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Planet Explorer Pinball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bounce Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Red Planet Explorer Pinball holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 322 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Bounce Blast's written reviews are positive against 61% of Red Planet Explorer Pinball's.

Bounce Blast ships an update every 193 months, Red Planet Explorer Pinball every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bounce Blast | Red Planet Explorer Pinball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-blast/id388932313/reviews) | **[3.8 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-planet-explorer-pinball/id956845710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 197 | **322** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 193 months | **Every 16 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nebula Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368488422) | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) |

## What reviewers say

### Bounce Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-blast/id388932313)

Launch balls from a cannon to hit existing ones, scoring points and preventing them from falling. Explore two distinct worlds in this simple yet engaging game.

**Highlights:** Cannon ball launching, Score points by hitting balls, Prevent balls from falling, Two explorable worlds, Simple and fun gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Red Planet Explorer Pinball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-planet-explorer-pinball/id956845710)

Experience an intergalactic pinball adventure set on Mars. This award-winning game offers hours of entertainment with realistic physics and stunning graphics, bringing the pinball experience to your device.

**Highlights:** Intergalactic pinball adventure, Mars Expedition table, Award-winning design, Realistic physics, Gorgeous graphics, Hours of entertainment

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great graphics and visual design
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- ⚡ Smooth performance and no glitches
- 🎮 Good pinball mechanics and flipper control
- 📱 Works well on iPad/mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- ⚠️ Only one ball in free version
- 💔 Missing full version from app store
- 🛒 In-app purchase system broken/unavailable
- 😤 Ads appear mid-game causing ball loss

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not found in store
- Ad removal purchase unavailable
- Ball goes straight between flippers
- App not available in Canada
- Ads interrupt mid-game causing ball drain

**Requested features**

- More free balls per game
- Remove or reduce ad frequency
- Restore full version to app store
- Fix in-app purchase functionality
- Basic tutorial for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bounce Blast free?

Bounce Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Red Planet Explorer Pinball free?

Red Planet Explorer Pinball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bounce Blast or Red Planet Explorer Pinball?

Red Planet Explorer Pinball is rated higher. Bounce Blast averages 2.6 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Red Planet Explorer Pinball averages 3.8 from 322 ratings.

### Do Bounce Blast or Red Planet Explorer Pinball have ads?

Red Planet Explorer Pinball shows ads; Bounce Blast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bounce Blast or Red Planet Explorer Pinball?

Bounce Blast ships an update every 193 months, and Red Planet Explorer Pinball every 16 months. Most recently, Bounce Blast was updated on November 1, 2026 and Red Planet Explorer Pinball on November 6, 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.*