# Bow Hero vs The Pinball Wizard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bow Hero at none against The Pinball Wizard's 4. Bow Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bow Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bow Hero ships an update every 10 days, The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bow Hero | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Salem Albanage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629235237) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Bow Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hero/id6447013219)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Pinball Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395)

Experience a unique blend of classic pinball physics and modern roguelite progression. Control a wizard as the ball, navigating dungeon-like tower floors, mastering flippers, and battling enemies. Collect upgrades and perks to enhance your abilities for each subsequent run.

**Highlights:** Classic pinball physics, Roguelite progression system, Handcrafted tower tables, Pattern-driven boss battles, Perks and upgrades, Quick and deep mastery sessions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
- 🕰️ Short main campaign length
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bow Hero free?

Bow Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

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

### Do Bow Hero or The Pinball Wizard have ads?

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; Bow Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bow Hero or The Pinball Wizard?

Bow Hero ships an update every 10 days, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, Bow Hero was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on November 8, 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.*