Comparison

Pinball HD Collection vs Tiny Ski

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pinball HD Collection

Experience realistic pinball simulations with a variety of themed tables and engaging minigames. Enjoy stunning 3D graphics, realistic physics, and both landscape and portrait viewing modes. Compete for high scores globally or locally.

Highlights
  • 10 unique pinball tables
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Local and global high scores
  • Stereoscopic 3D option
  • Integrated minigames
Features
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This unique table features pinball bumpers and targets, plus a color monitor where you can take on a variety of old-school digital minigame challenges - an endless space scroller, plus car racing, missile defense, a block breaker, and more at incrementing skill levels. --- - Listed by Apple in "Best 10 iPad Apps in 2010" - Apple Design Awards 2010 winner - 1st place in US top paid apps during the first sales day "I really can't see pinball on the iPad getting much better than this." -- David Winograd, TUAW.com "The experience of holding a pinball table in your hand is great, and with three amazing tables included, you'll have hours of entertainment lined up." -- Tim Rattray, SlideToPlay.com "With three tables, reliable physics and controls, and gorgeous graphics, it is a pleasure to recommend." -- Levi Buchanan, IGN.com ABOUT THE GAME Pinball HD Collection - This game will change your idea of Pinball on the iPad. Each table - Wild West, The Deep, Jungle Style, AC/DC, Slayer, Snow, Da Vinci, Missing In Action, Navy Seals and Platoon - are masterpieces. You'll be stunned with the level of realism. This is a REAL Pinball simulator with stunning 3D graphics both with or without 3D glasses. IMPORTANT • Landscape mode - "full table" view • Portrait mode - "flying-table" view • In portrait mode slide up or down your both thumbs to toggle camera view from "flying-table" to "full table". FEATURES • 10 pinball tables with unique graphics, instructions, missions system, locations and characters • Landscape mode shows a full table view. The games can be played in either landscape orientation with the button to the left or right of the screen. • Portrait mode gives you a flying-table view with the camera panning and zooming over the action. This can only be played when holding the iPad with the button on the bottom. If you activate the screen orientation switch, the game only plays in portrait mode. • A wonderful 3D engine that does true justice to the graphic capabilities of the iPad. • Realistic physics. • Built in help for each table. Tap the circled "I" at the bottom right of each table to get a display detailing instructions and descriptions of the features of each table. Make sure to swipe left and right when viewing since the instructions don't fit on one screen. • Local and global high scores. Swiping right brings up a table of local high scores and further tapping brings up high scores from copies sold throughout the world. At the end of each game you are prompted to enter your name and have your score included. • Unique soundtrack with atmospheric music, sound effects and voices. • Camera tilt brings dimensionality to the games offering a simulated 3D effect where the image changes depending upon how you tilt the iPad. Camera tilt only works in landscape mode. • Stereoscopic imaging option (requires anaglyph eyeglasses). You can choose between red-cyan, green-magenta or yellow-blue lenses. HOW TO PLAY Tapping on a game's fly-over screen shows/hides main menu. Tap on Play button to start game on current table. Controls in game: • Tap ANYWHERE on the left side of screen to control the left flipper and ANYWHERE on the right side to control the right flipper. • Shake your iPad to realistically nudge the pinball table, but not too much or you'll tilt. • Tap on the "electronic caption" at the top of the screen to pause or resume your game. Follow us on: • Twitter - http://twitter.com/Gameprom • Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/Gameprom • YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/GamepromCompany • News blog - http://gameprom.com/blog/ • Company site - http://gameprom.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tiny Ski

Experience a 2D pixel art skiing adventure with thrilling online races and a story mode featuring branching narratives and multiple endings. Regular updates promise new content and ongoing engagement.

Highlights
  • 2D pixel art graphics
  • Online multiplayer races
  • Story mode with branching narratives
  • Multiple endings
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Hi! This is my first game :p (I have no idea what I'm doing) Embark on an exhilarating journey down some frosty slopes in this heart-pounding adventure at Tiny Ski Resort! This 2D pixel art game invites players to carve through snowy landscapes, compete against friends online, and delve into an enthralling story mode with branching narratives leading to several different endings. Thrilling Online Races: Strap on your skis and challenge friends or rivals from around the globe in adrenaline-fueled online races. Feel the rush as you zip through meticulously crafted ski runs, navigating treacherous obstacles and striving for victory. Story Mode with Endless Possibilities: Dive into the captivating narrative of Tiny Ski's story mode, where your choices shape the outcome. With multiple unique endings to discover, every decision you make influences the fate of your character and the world around them. Will you conquer the mountains or succumb to the challenges ahead? Constant Updates: Stay tuned for regular updates and new content additions, including fresh ski runs, exciting events, and more. With ongoing support and community engagement, the adventure never ends in Tiny Ski!

Screenshots

Pinball HD Collection4 screens
Tiny Ski4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Ski at 5.0 against Pinball HD Collection's 4.2. Tiny Ski also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Pinball HD Collection's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pinball HD Collection sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Ski asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tiny Ski holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinball HD Collection has 3.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Pinball HD Collection's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tiny Ski's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinball HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Ski every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pinball HD Collection versus Tiny Ski: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinball HD CollectionTiny Ski
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.6K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size783 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainVault Games, LLCMatthew Valdivia

Customer experience

Pinball HD Collection

All ratings3,599 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral9.9%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative22.6%

Tiny Ski

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pinball HD Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Unresponsive flippers
  • Scoring and progression issues
  • Inability to download purchased tables

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free tables
  • Ability to adjust difficulty/ball speed
  • Apple TV and controller support
  • Improved table guides and instructions

Tiny Ski

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pinball HD Collection

One-time11
  • Halloween Pinball$1.99
  • The Deep Pinball$1.99
  • Jungle Style Pinball$1.99
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  • Da Vinci Pinball$1.99
  • Platoon Pinball$1.99
  • Navy Seals Pinball$1.99
  • Missing In Action Pinball$1.99
  • Snow Pinball$1.99
  • Arcade Pinball$1.99
  • Slayer Pinball$2.99
  • AC/DC Pinball$2.99
None

Tiny Ski

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinball HD Collection free?
Pinball HD Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Ski free?
Tiny Ski is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinball HD Collection or Tiny Ski?
Tiny Ski is rated higher. Pinball HD Collection averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Tiny Ski averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pinball HD Collection or Tiny Ski have ads?
Pinball HD Collection shows ads; Tiny Ski does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinball HD Collection or Tiny Ski?
Pinball HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Ski every 3 days. Most recently, Pinball HD Collection was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tiny Ski on October 12, 2026.

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