# The Pinball Wizard vs Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Pinball Wizard at 66% against Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s 5%. The Pinball Wizard also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 128). Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Pinball Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of The Pinball Wizard's written reviews are positive against 5% of Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s.

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pinball Wizard | Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** | [1.5 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-quest-halfbrick-plus/id6667096113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-quest-halfbrick-plus/id6667096113)

Lead a growing conga line of heroes with unique abilities through endless stages, battling hordes of enemies. This action-packed adventure combines classic snake mechanics with a twist, offering fast-paced, addictive gameplay and a huge roster of collectible characters.

**Highlights:** Conga line hero action, Classic snake mechanics reimagined, Huge roster of collectible heroes, Power-ups and unique weapons, Diverse and challenging levels, Fast-paced, addictive gameplay, Retro pixel art and soundtrack

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fantasy style gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and nostalgic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
- 🚫 Used to be free
- 🕰️ Limited free play time
- 💳 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy performance
- Poorly implemented new features

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- Offline play
- Ad-supported free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

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

### Is Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ free?

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Pinball Wizard or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+?

The Pinball Wizard is rated higher. The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ averages 1.5 from 128 ratings.

### Do The Pinball Wizard or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ have ads?

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Pinball Wizard or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+?

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ daily. Most recently, The Pinball Wizard was updated on October 22, 2026 and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ on October 24, 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.*