Comparison

The Pinball Wizard vs Far West vs Aliens

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Classic pinball physics
  • Roguelite progression system
  • Handcrafted tower tables
  • Pattern-driven boss battles
  • Perks and upgrades
  • Quick and deep mastery sessions
Features
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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!

About

Far West vs Aliens

Features
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Le Far West a un nouveau problème : les aliens. Tu es le dernier cow-boy debout. Ton revolver tire tout seul — à toi de choisir la voie, d'esquiver le rocher, de ramasser l'or et de tenir le plus longtemps possible pendant que la piste défile de plus en plus vite. UNE COURSE QUI NE S'ARRÊTE JAMAIS Change de voie d'un balayage, saute d'un appui. Le tir part tout seul : ta tête sert à décider où aller, pas à viser. ONZE MONDES, ONZE BOSS Le désert, le saloon, le canyon, la réserve, la mine d'or, un vaisseau alien, une planète inconnue, un château, les Enfers, l'Escalier et le Paradis. Chaque monde se termine par un boss qui a ses propres manies — et le troisième est déjà un mur si tu n'as rien amélioré. LE DUEL AU SOLEIL De temps en temps, un rival te barre la route. Le temps ralentit, la musique s'arrête, et tout se joue en une seconde : au signal, ou trois balles à placer. Gagne, et tu repars avec un bouclier ou une crise de furie. LE SALOON Dépense ton or au comptoir : revolver, fusil à pompe, bazooka, armure, et de quoi améliorer tout ça. Une garde-robe de tenues et de skins d'armes à débloquer, du costume de fossoyeur au chapeau venu d'ailleurs. TOUT ÇA HORS LIGNE Pas de compte, pas d'inscription, pas de serveur. Rien ne quitte ton téléphone. Le jeu se joue dans le métro, dans l'avion, au fond du canyon. Gratuit, avec des publicités. Un achat unique les retire entre les parties. Français, English, Español.

Screenshots

The Pinball Wizard4 screens
Far West vs Aliens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Far West vs Aliens at every 2 days against The Pinball Wizard's fortnightly. The Pinball Wizard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Far West vs Aliens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, Far West vs Aliens every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Pinball Wizard versus Far West vs Aliens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Pinball WizardFar West vs Aliens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size309 MB19 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFrosty PopMILKSHAKE PROD

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

Far West vs Aliens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Pinball Wizard

One-time4
  • Gift$0.99
  • Gift$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Gift$3.99
1 purchases

Far West vs Aliens

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is The Pinball Wizard free?
The Pinball Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Far West vs Aliens free?
Far West vs Aliens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Pinball Wizard or Far West vs Aliens have ads?
Both The Pinball Wizard and Far West vs Aliens show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Pinball Wizard or Far West vs Aliens?
The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, and Far West vs Aliens every 2 days. Most recently, The Pinball Wizard was updated on October 22, 2026 and Far West vs Aliens on October 15, 2026.

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