# Pinball Arcade vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is rating: PinOut! at 4.2 against Pinball Arcade's 3.2. PinOut! also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 32%) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 807). Pinball Arcade's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinball Arcade sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PinOut! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 807, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Pinball Arcade's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

Pinball Arcade ships an update every 3 weeks, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinball Arcade | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (807 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-arcade/id497189134/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 807 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FarSight Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/455826961) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Pinball Arcade free?

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

### Is PinOut! free?

PinOut! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pinball Arcade or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. Pinball Arcade averages 3.2 out of 5 from 807 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Pinball Arcade or PinOut! have ads?

Neither Pinball Arcade nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pinball Arcade or PinOut!?

Pinball Arcade ships an update every 3 weeks, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pinball Arcade was updated on October 22, 2026 and PinOut! 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.*