# The Pinball Wizard vs Bug Out

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bug Out 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.

Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bug Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, Bug Out every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pinball Wizard | Bug Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 309 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Vishnu Vijay](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806901020) |

## 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


### Bug Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-out-dont-get-caught/id6806901018)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lady Widow (Widowman skin) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Meltdown (Exterminator skin) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ranger (Anteater skin) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sheriff (Hopper skin) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surfer (Termite skin) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Prisoner (Fly skin) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai (Beetle skin) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ooze (Blobber skin) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yeti (Caveman skin) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Professor (Octopus skin) | $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 Bug Out free?

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

### Do The Pinball Wizard or Bug Out have ads?

Both The Pinball Wizard and Bug Out show ads.

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

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, and Bug Out every 2 days. Most recently, The Pinball Wizard was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bug Out on October 29, 2026.

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