Comparison

Pinball HD Collection vs MineSphere 3D

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 with a variety of themed tables, each featuring unique graphics, missions, and characters. Enjoy multiple camera views and a 3D engine that brings the action to life. Compete for high scores locally and globally.

Highlights
  • 10 unique pinball tables
  • Landscape and portrait camera views
  • Realistic 3D graphics engine
  • Authentic physics simulation
  • Local and global high score leaderboards
  • Stereoscopic 3D option
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

MineSphere 3D

Features
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MineSphere is an original 3D puzzle game inspired by classic minesweeper — reimagined in three dimensions to challenge your spatial awareness and logical thinking. Become an Explorer, excavating ancient ruins and alien planets to discover legendary Treasure Spheres. Navigate through 3D excavation sites — cubes, spheres, cylinders, and polyhedra — while avoiding hidden traps. Use danger level numbers to deduce trap locations and place markers to stay safe. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN IN 3D: • Develop spatial awareness by analyzing 3D structures from every angle • Sharpen logical thinking through deductive reasoning — in Cube 3D mode, each cell can have up to 26 neighbors • Build strategic planning skills applicable to sports, programming, and everyday decisions • Perfect for athletes, students, and anyone who wants to think sharper Whether you're a soccer player training spatial awareness for better field vision, a programmer strengthening logical problem-solving, or a student developing critical thinking — MineSphere makes brain training genuinely fun. FEATURES: • 4 unique 3D field shapes: Cube, Sphere, Cylinder, Polyhedra • 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert • 4 visual themes: Default, Futuristic, Fancy, Kids • Local multiplayer battles • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Intuitive 3D controls: pinch to zoom, drag to rotate, tap to excavate • Kids theme for young learners Free to play with optional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Pinball HD Collection4 screens
MineSphere 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MineSphere 3D at every 4 days against Pinball HD Collection's every 2 months. Pinball HD Collection's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and MineSphere 3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinball HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, MineSphere 3D every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pinball HD Collection versus MineSphere 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinball HD CollectionMineSphere 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size783 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainVault Games, LLCfa-sorasystem

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

MineSphere 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pinball HD Collection

One-time10
  • Halloween Pinball$1.99
  • The Deep Pinball$1.99
  • Jungle Style Pinball$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
8 purchases

MineSphere 3D

One-time8
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Sphere World Pack$1.99
  • Cylinder World Pack$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Polyhedra World Pack$1.99
  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • Unlimited Play$3.99
  • 50 Hints$3.99
  • Premium Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Pinball HD Collection free?
Pinball HD Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MineSphere 3D free?
MineSphere 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pinball HD Collection or MineSphere 3D have ads?
Both Pinball HD Collection and MineSphere 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinball HD Collection or MineSphere 3D?
Pinball HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, and MineSphere 3D every 4 days. Most recently, Pinball HD Collection was updated on November 1, 2026 and MineSphere 3D on October 25, 2026.

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