# Pinball Arcade HD Collection vs Gravity Smash

The clearest difference is rating: Gravity Smash at 5.0 against Pinball Arcade HD Collection's 4.2. Gravity Smash also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Pinball Arcade HD Collection's advantage is ratings volume (655 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Gravity Smash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinball Arcade HD Collection has 655 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pinball Arcade HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, Gravity Smash every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinball Arcade HD Collection | Gravity Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-arcade-hd-collection/id499842132/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-smash/id6468660992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **655** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 705 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) | [Tommy Deshairs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534436599) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinball Arcade HD Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-arcade-hd-collection/id499842132)

Experience a realistic pinball simulation with stunning 3D graphics and physics. Enjoy multiple tables, each with unique themes, missions, and soundtracks. Compete for high scores locally and globally.

**Highlights:** 10 pinball tables with unique themes, Realistic 3D graphics and physics, Landscape and portrait camera views, Local and global high score leaderboards, Unique soundtracks and sound effects, Camera tilt for simulated 3D effect

**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 |
| Platoon Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Navy Seals Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Missing In Action Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Da Vinci 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 graphics and realistic gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun pinball experience
- 💻 Works well on both iPhone and iPad
- 🎮 Variety of pinball tables to choose from

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many tables require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited free content, only one table available for free
- 🔊 Intrusive ads during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to restore purchased content
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free pinball tables
- Ability to restore previously purchased tables
- Improved customer support and communication


### Gravity Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-smash/id6468660992)

Smash through glass layers at increasing speeds within a neon vortex. Dodge obstacles and hit targets to progress through levels. Unlock various skins and themes for a diverse gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Smash through glass layers, Dodge obstacles, Increasing speed levels, Unlockable skins and themes, Target-based level completion

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinball Arcade HD Collection free?

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

### Is Gravity Smash free?

Gravity Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pinball Arcade HD Collection or Gravity Smash?

Gravity Smash is rated higher. Pinball Arcade HD Collection averages 4.2 out of 5 from 655 ratings, while Gravity Smash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pinball Arcade HD Collection or Gravity Smash have ads?

Both Pinball Arcade HD Collection and Gravity Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pinball Arcade HD Collection or Gravity Smash?

Pinball Arcade HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Gravity Smash every 9 days. Most recently, Pinball Arcade HD Collection was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gravity Smash on October 30, 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.*