# The Pinball Wizard vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is price: The Pinball Wizard at Free against Notebook Artillery's $0.99. The Pinball Wizard also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 149). Notebook Artillery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (82% vs 66%). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

The Pinball Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of The Pinball Wizard's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebook Artillery's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pinball Wizard | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** | [4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 309 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Notebook Artillery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in strategic cannon combat with this arcade-simulation-action game. Adjust firing angle and powder to hit targets or opponents, accounting for wind and random stage layouts. Features hand-drawn art and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Adjust firing angle and powder, Account for wind and stage layouts, Solo target practice mode, CPU opponent, Local multiplayer vs mode, Hand-drawn game art, Unlockable stickers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Charming hand-drawn visuals
- 🎨 Creative twist on artillery games
- 💡 Simple yet effective mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying challenge of mastering angles and power

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Erratic AI behavior
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved for one-handed play
- 🎨 Pixelated terrain graphics
- 🕹️ Lacking difficulty settings or progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12 and 13 on iPad Pro
- Inconsistent animation speeds

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Campaign mode with objectives
- Weapon/tower upgrades
- Customization options
- Special game modes (speed run, boss battles, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

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

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

Notebook Artillery costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Pinball Wizard or Notebook Artillery?

The Pinball Wizard is rated higher. The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 149 ratings.

### Do The Pinball Wizard or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Both The Pinball Wizard and Notebook Artillery show ads.

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

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Pinball Wizard was updated on November 8, 2026 and Notebook Artillery 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.*