Comparison

Just Plain Pinball vs Pinball Architect

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

Head to head
About

Just Plain Pinball

Features
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Miss the days of arcade pinball? This app offers a chance to revisit the simple joy of smacking a pinball around obstacles!

About

Pinball Architect

Design and play custom pinball tables in a vibrant community. Build your dream machine with intuitive tools and realistic physics, or explore endless unique tables created by others. Enjoy offline play and a variety of themes.

Highlights
  • Play endless community-made tables
  • DIY editor for custom machine design
  • Realistic custom physics simulation
  • Instant access to a library of designs
  • Deep and easy-to-learn creation tools
  • Offline play and design
Features
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Experience the ultimate pinball playground! Pinball Architect: Play and Build is more than just a simulator, it’s a growing community where you can play endless unique tables or become a designer yourself. Whether you're here for high-score arcade action or to draft your own gravity-defying masterpiece, there’s always something new to explore. PLAY ENDLESS TABLES Jump into action with community-made boards. From classic retro layouts to experimental designs, master the flippers and compete for the top score on a wide variety of unique themes like Neon or Crayon. BECOME THE ARCHITECT Use the DIY editor to build the pinball machine of your dreams. Place bumpers, flippers, ramps, and targets with a simple tap. Recreate your favorite designs or invent something entirely new. CUSTOM PHYSICS SIMULATION Experience high-fidelity ball physics that feel authentic. Take your designs to the next level by tweaking gravity, friction, and bounciness to create a truly one-of-a-kind gameplay experience. KEY FEATURES: Instant Play: Access a library of community designs right from the start. Deep Editor Tools: A robust creation suite that’s easy to learn. Multiple Themes: Customize the visual style of your board instantly. Realistic Physics: A high-performance engine designed for smooth arcade gameplay. Completely Offline: Play and design wherever you are, no internet required. Are you ready to build or play? Download Pinball Architect today!

Screenshots

Just Plain Pinball3 screens
Pinball Architect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Just Plain Pinball at 14.0 against Pinball Architect's 18.2. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Just Plain Pinball versus Pinball Architect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Plain PinballPinball Architect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander MartinTarik Rahmatallah

In-app purchases

None

Just Plain Pinball

No in-app purchases

None

Pinball Architect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Plain Pinball free?
Just Plain Pinball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinball Architect free?
Pinball Architect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just Plain Pinball or Pinball Architect have ads?
Neither Just Plain Pinball nor Pinball Architect shows ads.

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