# PapiMountain vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiMountain at none against PinOut!'s 1. PapiMountain also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). PinOut!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PinOut! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of PapiMountain's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

PapiMountain ships an update every 24 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiMountain | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimountain/id486099865/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 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

### PapiMountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimountain/id486099865)

Navigate a mountain path while avoiding a stampede of red ball creatures. Tap anywhere on the screen to move forward and survive the onslaught. The game ends if you are caught by the Papis.

**Highlights:** Avoid Papis, Climb the mountain, Tap to move forward, Simple one-touch controls, Challenging survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addicting gameplay
- 👍 Fun and funny
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Good addition to Papi games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Guy moves too slow
- 👎 Balls don't bounce high enough
- 👎 Boring after a short time
- 👎 Game is rigged
- 👎 Not as good as other Papi games

**Reported bugs**

- Papi balls crush you if left idle
- Guy turns into slow motion
- Guy turns into super fast motion
- Doesn't let user play on phone
- Glitchy when going under a papi

**Requested features**

- Add a restart button
- Add an end of game screen
- Make the papi balls bounce higher
- Make the person walk faster
- Fix the glitch where guy turns into slow/fast motion


### 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 PapiMountain free?

PapiMountain 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, PapiMountain or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. PapiMountain averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do PapiMountain or PinOut! have ads?

Neither PapiMountain nor PinOut! shows ads.

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

PapiMountain ships an update every 24 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, PapiMountain was updated on October 14, 2026 and PinOut! on October 17, 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.*