# Pinball HD Collection vs Troll Simulator 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Troll Simulator 3D at 4.8 against Pinball HD Collection's 4.2. Troll Simulator 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Pinball HD Collection's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 4). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinball HD Collection sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Troll Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Troll Simulator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 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 75% of Troll Simulator 3D's.

Pinball HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, Troll Simulator 3D every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinball HD Collection | Troll Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-hd-collection/id484550839/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-simulator-3d/id946691311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 783 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) | [Ringtones LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796955842) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinball HD Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-hd-collection/id484550839)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halloween Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Deep Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Style Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Da Vinci Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platoon Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Navy Seals Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Missing In Action Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snow Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcade Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slayer Pinball | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great pinball action
- 👍 Realistic and atmospheric
- 💎 Variety of tables
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy tables
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Inability to restore purchases
- 🤖 Abandoned by developers

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Troll Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-simulator-3d/id946691311)

Explore a medieval world as a troll, punishing those who hate your kind. Crush objects, gather resources, and engage in epic battles. Manage your hunger and enjoy smooth gameplay with a day/night cycle.

**Highlights:** Medieval 3D world exploration, Punish enemies, Resource gathering, Epic battles, Hunger management, Day/Night cycle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinball HD Collection free?

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

### Is Troll Simulator 3D free?

Troll Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pinball HD Collection or Troll Simulator 3D?

Troll Simulator 3D is rated higher. Pinball HD Collection averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Troll Simulator 3D averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pinball HD Collection or Troll Simulator 3D have ads?

Pinball HD Collection shows ads; Troll Simulator 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pinball HD Collection or Troll Simulator 3D?

Pinball HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Troll Simulator 3D every 9 months. Most recently, Pinball HD Collection was updated on November 1, 2026 and Troll Simulator 3D on November 1, 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.*