# PapiDrive vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiDrive at none against PinOut!'s 1. PapiDrive also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). PinOut!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for PapiDrive against 4.2 for PinOut!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of PapiDrive's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

PapiDrive ships an update every 25 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiDrive | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papidrive/id460928131/reviews)** | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 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

### PapiDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papidrive/id460928131)

Navigate a smiley car to collect hamburgers and earn points. Tilt your device to steer, avoiding road edges. The game ends if the car falls off the bottom of the screen.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls for steering, Collect hamburgers for points, Avoid hitting road sides, Game ends if car falls off screen, Score bonus points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay
- 😄 Fun and entertaining experience
- ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging
- 🆓 Free to download
- 🎯 Easy to play for casual gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👁️ Red and white striped background causes eye strain
- 🤢 Graphics cause dizziness and nausea
- 🎨 Poor graphics quality overall
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 😴 Gets boring after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Mac version restart button becomes unresponsive after two plays
- Game freezes on some devices
- App crashes or fails to download properly
- Game pauses unexpectedly during early gameplay

**Requested features**

- Change or improve the striped road background design
- Add difficulty selection options
- Implement visible high score tracking in-app
- Add multiplayer mode
- Include background music


### 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 PapiDrive free?

PapiDrive 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, PapiDrive or PinOut!?

PapiDrive is rated higher. PapiDrive averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do PapiDrive or PinOut! have ads?

Neither PapiDrive nor PinOut! shows ads.

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

PapiDrive ships an update every 25 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, PapiDrive was updated on October 21, 2026 and PinOut! on October 21, 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.*