# PapiBatting vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is rating: PinOut! at 4.2 against PapiBatting's 3.6. PinOut! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 5). PapiBatting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PapiBatting asks for nothing beyond the download.

PinOut! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of PapiBatting's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

PapiBatting ships an update every 10 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiBatting | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiBatting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144)

Experience a unique baseball game where you tap to swing and time your hits for higher scores. Master the jump swing by tapping above the batter when a ball approaches. Aim to avoid outs to keep playing.

**Highlights:** Tap to swing, Timed hitting for score, Jump swing mechanic, Avoid outs, Baseball simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addicting and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Good time waster
- 👍 Many Papi games are good
- 👍 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Boring and repetitive
- 😞 Unrealistic baseball mechanics
- 😞 Difficult to time swings
- 😞 Inaccurate hit detection
- 😞 Frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load
- Inaccurate hit detection (says missed when tapping)
- Controls are a mess
- Timing of the bat is bad
- App store didn't finish loading, can't delete

**Requested features**

- Add character customization (outfits, batter type)
- Add unlockable content
- Improve batter appearance
- Add multiplayer or challenge modes
- Add score/high score display


### PinOut!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinOut Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiBatting free?

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

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PapiBatting or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. PapiBatting averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do PapiBatting or PinOut! have ads?

Neither PapiBatting nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiBatting or PinOut!?

PapiBatting ships an update every 10 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, PapiBatting was updated on October 19, 2026 and PinOut! on October 27, 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.*