# Nuts! vs Paplinko

The clearest difference is rating: Paplinko at 4.5 against Nuts!'s 3.8. Nuts!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nuts! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Paplinko sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paplinko holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 529 and 731 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Nuts!'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Paplinko's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nuts! | Paplinko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-infinite-forest-run/id430404688/reviews) | **[4.5 (731 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paplinko/id543697247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 529 | **731** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 80.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZSpectre, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794602854) | [Game Circus Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693901843) |

## What reviewers say

### Nuts!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-infinite-forest-run/id430404688)

Guide a nimble squirrel hero up a majestic tree, dodging branches and collecting coins. Unlock upgrades and conquer over 40 challenges in this fast-paced vertical endless-runner.

**Highlights:** Vertical endless-runner gameplay, Tilt controls for dodging, Collect coins for upgrades, Over 40 challenges, Power-up collection, Game Center and iCloud integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Chest of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple but polished design
- 🎨 Cute and charming visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- ⚠️ Lack of updates and support
- 💰 Monetization concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Coins disappearing from user accounts
- Incompatibility with iOS 13 and above

**Requested features**

- New characters and levels
- Improved performance on newer devices
- More customization options


### Paplinko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paplinko/id543697247)

Bounce balls into cups, collecting coins and prizes while earning points by hitting pegs. Strategize with shifting peg boards and special pegs to maximize your score. Customize your game with new backgrounds and ball characters.

**Highlights:** Bounce balls into cups, Collect coins and prizes, Hit pegs for points, Shifting peg boards, Special pegs and bonus effects, Customize backgrounds and characters, Complete puzzles and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 45 Paplinko Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Paplinko Bucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 275 Paplinko Balls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Paplinko Bucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Paplinko Balls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1750 Paplinko Balls | $18.99 | one-time |
| 150 Paplinko Bucks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🤖 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow ball regeneration
- 🧠 Lack of challenge
- 🤯 Frustrating slime mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Game freezing on launch
- Multiplier reset by slimes
- Inconsistent ball spawning
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and puzzles
- Improve slime mechanics
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce new power-ups and customization options
- Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nuts! free?

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

### Is Paplinko free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nuts! or Paplinko?

Paplinko is rated higher. Nuts! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while Paplinko averages 4.5 from 731 ratings.

### Do Nuts! or Paplinko have ads?

Paplinko shows ads; Nuts! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nuts! or Paplinko?

Nuts! ships an update every 2 months, and Paplinko every 2 months. Most recently, Nuts! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Paplinko on October 22, 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.*