# IMPOSSIBLE ROAD vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is price: PinOut! at Free against IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's $2.99. PinOut! also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 739). IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PinOut! is free to download; IMPOSSIBLE ROAD costs $2.99 up front. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IMPOSSIBLE ROAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for IMPOSSIBLE ROAD against 4.2 for PinOut!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 739, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD ships an update every 3 weeks, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMPOSSIBLE ROAD | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-road/id608707318/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 739 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 115 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDERFUL LASERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035355624) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### IMPOSSIBLE ROAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-road/id608707318)

Navigate a thrilling, minimalist arcade experience where precise control is key to survival. Guide a vessel down a dynamic track, scoring points for each gate passed. Master the art of risk and reward to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Minimalist arcade gameplay, Risk and reward scoring, Rollercoaster-like tracks, Hair-pin bends and jumps, Universal app support, Game Center leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and addictive
- 🎨 Minimalist design
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls
- 🔍 Ball obstructs view of track
- 💥 Extremely difficult
- 🕰️ Frustratingly short runs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on high scores
- Left turn input issues
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Customizable ball/track colors
- Tilt-based controls
- Longer gameplay sessions
- Checkpoint system


### 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 IMPOSSIBLE ROAD free?

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IMPOSSIBLE ROAD or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. IMPOSSIBLE ROAD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 739 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do IMPOSSIBLE ROAD or PinOut! have ads?

Neither IMPOSSIBLE ROAD nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IMPOSSIBLE ROAD or PinOut!?

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD ships an update every 3 weeks, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, IMPOSSIBLE ROAD was updated on October 15, 2026 and PinOut! on October 14, 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.*