# The Pinball Wizard vs Dubio

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pinball Wizard | Dubio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubio/id6737742990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Kolenc B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777700926) |

## 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


### Dubio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubio/id6737742990)

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.

**Highlights:** 100 puzzle levels, Minimalist platforming, Gravity switching mechanics, Visual trickery, Hidden secrets, Touch interaction design, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

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

### Is Dubio free?

Dubio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Pinball Wizard or Dubio?

Dubio is rated higher. The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Dubio averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

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

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; Dubio does not.

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

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, and Dubio every 9 days. Most recently, The Pinball Wizard was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dubio 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.*