# COLTRAIN vs The Pinball Wizard

The clearest difference is price: The Pinball Wizard at Free against COLTRAIN's $0.99. COLTRAIN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

The Pinball Wizard is free to download; COLTRAIN costs $0.99 up front. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. COLTRAIN asks for nothing beyond the download.

COLTRAIN ships an update every 3 days, The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | COLTRAIN | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **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 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [jean luc MEDINA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724928349) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### COLTRAIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coltrain/id6475713508)

**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 COLTRAIN free?

COLTRAIN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

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

### Do COLTRAIN or The Pinball Wizard have ads?

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; COLTRAIN does not.

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

COLTRAIN ships an update every 3 days, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, COLTRAIN was updated on October 10, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on October 16, 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.*