The Pinball Wizard vs Dubio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Pinball Wizard
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.
- Classic pinball physics
- Roguelite progression system
- Handcrafted tower tables
- Pattern-driven boss battles
- Perks and upgrades
- Quick and deep mastery sessions
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Pinball—with a twist. Your wizard is the ball. Climb the castle tower one floor at a time, master the flippers, and outplay cunning enemies. Get stronger with perks and upgrades, then come back for “one more” at-bat. If you love classic pinball physics and modern progression, this is your game. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • A Pinball Feel: Snappy flippers, lanes, rails, bumpers—tight, readable physics. • Roguelite Progression: Level up, choose upgrades, and discover shot synergies. • Tower Tables: Handcrafted dungeon floors with hazards, secrets, and shortcuts. • Boss Battle: Pattern-driven arenas that reward precision and timing. • Quick runs, Deep Mastery: perfect for short sessions or longer sessions If you enjoy The Pinball Wizard, please leave a review—it helps more pinball fans discover the tower!
Dubio
Navigate minimalist obstacle courses through clever planning and precise execution. Solve puzzles, bounce through levels, and discover hidden challenges in this unique platforming experience. Unlock the full game for more levels and mechanics.
- 100 puzzle levels
- Minimalist platforming
- Gravity switching mechanics
- Visual trickery
- Hidden secrets
- Touch interaction design
- Hint system
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Dubio brings you a fine-tuned mix of puzzle solving and minimalist platforming. Roll and bounce your way through 100 levels, each a compact obstacle course that requires clever planning and solid execution. · · ··--==≡ ● Encounter warps, toggle blocks, gravity switching diamonds and surprising visual trickery. You might even discover hidden moons that bring tougher challenges still. ● ≡==--·· · · This free version lets you play through the first 24 levels so that you can get a good idea what Dubio is about. Want more? A single purchase unlocks the full game with 100 levels, new mechanics and secrets to explore. • 100 levels and more • Designed for touch interaction • Hint system in case you feel stuck • Other-worldly soundtrack by Kettel • Free of ads, currencies, daily rewards and other fluff. • Secrets... Have fun! AJ and Richard
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dubio at none against The Pinball Wizard's shown. Dubio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). The Pinball Wizard's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 14). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dubio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dubio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K ratings behind it against 14, 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 100% of Dubio's.
The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, Dubio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Pinball Wizard | Dubio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 309 MB | 417 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frosty Pop | Kolenc B.V. |
Customer experience
The Pinball Wizard
Dubio
Bugs and requests
The Pinball Wizard
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design
Dubio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Pinball Wizard
- Gift$0.99
- Gift$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- Gift$3.99
Dubio
- Full Game Unlock$2.99
