Comparison

Kutsutobashi vs PinKnockdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kutsutobashi

Tap to build momentum and then tap again for accuracy to send shoes soaring into the sky. Compete with yourself to see how far they can fly. A simple, fun game for quick play sessions.

Highlights
  • Tap to build momentum
  • Tap for accurate shoe launch
  • Measure shoe flight distance
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • Quick play sessions
Features
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IPhone app was dear to the "skip" shoe! Friends gathered in the neighborhood park, paddling with a momentum swing, "Heave-ho!" Skip the shoes in unison with everyone I flew or how much? Please try imagine the shoes while playing soar into the sky ◆ ◆ ◆ How to Play◆ ◆ ◆ 1)Earnestly tapping the left side of the screen, with the momentum to swing. 2)Once with a momentum swing, skip the shoes by tapping the right side of the screen aiming at better accuracy. 3)I m fly or what shoes were released into the air ? Wait to enjoy the results. That's it :-) And can build up momentum, getting your shoes at the best accuracy is the point of the game. I try playing for tips on getting well!

About

PinKnockdown

A satisfying arcade game where you flick a ball to knock down pins. Aim for perfect throws to climb global leaderboards and relieve stress. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Flick ball to knock down pins
  • Satisfying stress relief gameplay
  • Global player rankings
  • Achieve perfect throws
  • Simple, fast-paced mechanics
Features
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Smash those pins—it feels amazing! (・∀・) Perfect for blowing off some stress! We’ve lined up a whole row of pins. Just flick the ball upward to throw! Fast! Straight! Flick!! Nail a perfect throw, and I’ll even sing for you— with my beautiful voice! Climb your way to the top and aim for #1 in the world rankings! Tips for Mastering the Game: Throw the ball from the back The faster you flick, the better the shot

Screenshots

Kutsutobashi4 screens
PinKnockdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kutsutobashi at none against PinKnockdown's shown. Kutsutobashi also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 37 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kutsutobashi against 5.0 for PinKnockdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Kutsutobashi's written reviews are positive against 68% of PinKnockdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kutsutobashi ships an update every 6 months, PinKnockdown every 37 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kutsutobashi versus PinKnockdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKutsutobashiPinKnockdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better68.4% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermarge co., ltd.OMOSHIRO KAKUMEI CAPSULE PLUS, K.K.

Customer experience

Kutsutobashi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.1%

PinKnockdown

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

Kutsutobashi

No in-app purchases

None

PinKnockdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kutsutobashi free?
Kutsutobashi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinKnockdown free?
PinKnockdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kutsutobashi or PinKnockdown?
Kutsutobashi and PinKnockdown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Kutsutobashi or PinKnockdown have ads?
PinKnockdown shows ads; Kutsutobashi does not.
Which is updated more often, Kutsutobashi or PinKnockdown?
Kutsutobashi ships an update every 6 months, and PinKnockdown every 37 months. Most recently, Kutsutobashi was updated on November 1, 2026 and PinKnockdown on November 1, 2026.

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