# Breakout® vs Pinball Arcade

The clearest difference is rating: Breakout® at 4.4 against Pinball Arcade's 3.2. Breakout® also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 32%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 807). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Breakout® sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pinball Arcade sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Breakout® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 807 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Breakout®'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Pinball Arcade's.

Breakout® ships an update monthly, Pinball Arcade every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breakout® | Pinball Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakout-boost/id476059948/reviews)** | [3.2 (807 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-arcade/id497189134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 807 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 31.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) | [FarSight Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/455826961) |

## What reviewers say

### Breakout®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakout-boost/id476059948)

Experience a classic arcade game enhanced with modern graphics and deeper gameplay. Utilize unique power-ups and brick types, and control the ball's speed for higher scores. Unlock over 200 levels through in-app purchases and compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Enhanced graphics, Power-up balls (Fire, Acid, Splitting, Grenade), Unique brick types (Exploding, Mystery, Metal), Boost Control for speed-based scoring, 200+ levels via in-app purchase, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mayhem level pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Original & Challenge level packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ball Mania & Pro level packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic & Brick Revenge level packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Valentines level pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic fun
- 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 🕹️ Adjustable speed
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Screen orientation issues
- Unresponsive controls
- Game freezing and crashing
- Inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Joystick/controller support
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Customization options


### Pinball Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-arcade/id497189134)

Experience over 30 authentic digital pinball machines with stunningly accurate recreations of classic tables. Enjoy two free tables each month and explore meticulously emulated gameplay, sounds, and visuals for an immersive arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Over 30 authentic pinball machines, Exact recreations of classic tables, Meticulous emulation of gameplay, High-detail sound effects and visuals, Two free tables offered monthly, New tables added regularly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tales of the Arabian Nights® Pinball Table | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Machine: Bride of Pin•bot™ + Medieval Madness™ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fun House™ + Cirqus Voltaire™ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster Bash™ & Gorgar Pinball | $4.99 | one-time |
| Creature from the Black Lagoon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elvira's Scared Stiff™ Pinball | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Addams Family® Pinball | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gottlieb Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Four Pack of Launch Tables | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic pinball simulation
- 🎮 Faithful recreation of classic tables
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 💰 Good value for purchased tables

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to see score/UI elements on newer devices
- 💰 Expensive table packs
- 🤖 Lack of updates and support for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Tables failing to download or load properly
- Unresponsive controls and flippers
- Scoreboard and UI elements being cut off
- Inconsistent or reversed flipper controls

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase individual tables
- More classic and licensed pinball tables
- Improved UI and controls customization
- Cross-platform/device syncing of purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breakout® free?

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

### Is Pinball Arcade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Breakout® or Pinball Arcade?

Breakout® is rated higher. Breakout® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Pinball Arcade averages 3.2 from 807 ratings.

### Do Breakout® or Pinball Arcade have ads?

Neither Breakout® nor Pinball Arcade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Breakout® or Pinball Arcade?

Breakout® ships an update monthly, and Pinball Arcade every 3 weeks. Most recently, Breakout® was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pinball Arcade on October 15, 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.*