# Pinball. vs Red Planet Explorer Pinball

The clearest difference is rating: Red Planet Explorer Pinball at 3.8 against Pinball.'s 2.9. Red Planet Explorer Pinball also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 24%) and ratings volume (322 vs 22). Pinball.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinball. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Red Planet Explorer Pinball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red Planet Explorer Pinball holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Planet Explorer Pinball has 322 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Pinball.'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Red Planet Explorer Pinball's.

Pinball. ships an update every 3 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 | Pinball. | Red Planet Explorer Pinball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball/id397357733/reviews) | **[3.8 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-planet-explorer-pinball/id956845710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **322** |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinball.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball/id397357733)

Experience realistic 3D pinball with an innovative table editor to create and share your own unique pinball layouts. Enjoy original tables, online player-created tables, and impressive visual and sound effects. This free version offers single-ball play, with options for full gameplay via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** 3D pinball gameplay, Table editor for custom tables, 10 original tables included, Online player-created tables, Realistic physics engine, Amazing visual and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinball 10 Game Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pinball Unlimited for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinball Full Game Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😃 Table editor is loved
- 👍 Good for killing time
- 💡 Customizable pinball tables
- 🌟 Great physics
- ✨ 3D concept is sensational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Ball gets stuck
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 👎 Poor controls
- 🚫 Unresponsive controls
- 🐌 Laggy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Ball gets stuck
- Game over after first bumper
- App crashes before fully loading
- Ball gets irretrievably stuck

**Requested features**

- Add more content to the game
- Improve game fluidity
- Fix ball getting stuck in hole
- Add landscape mode for building tables
- Add zoom/pan feature for building tables


### 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 Pinball. free?

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

### Is Red Planet Explorer Pinball free?

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

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

Red Planet Explorer Pinball is rated higher. Pinball. averages 2.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Red Planet Explorer Pinball averages 3.8 from 322 ratings.

### Do Pinball. or Red Planet Explorer Pinball have ads?

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

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

Pinball. ships an update every 3 months, and Red Planet Explorer Pinball every 16 months. Most recently, Pinball. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Red Planet Explorer Pinball on November 6, 2026.

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