Comparison

Pinblok vs Skrbl

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

Head to head
About

Pinblok

This game combines pinball and brick breaker mechanics, where smashing bricks reveals new playfield elements. Enjoy fast-paced, 1-2 minute games perfect for quick breaks, with the goal of clearing all blocks and earning stars on unique tables.

Highlights
  • Pinball and Brick Breaker mix
  • Build pinball table during play
  • Unlock 18 handcrafted tables
  • Discover hidden surprises
  • Earn up to 3 stars per table
  • Fast 1-2 minute games
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Every brick you smash transforms the playfield. Unlock bumpers, walls and other surprises hidden inside the bricks, then keep the ball alive until every block is gone. Easy to learn and satisfying to master, each game lasts just 1–2 minutes—perfect for a quick break or one more try. Features • A unique mix of Pinball and Brick Breaker • Build the pinball table as you play • 18 handcrafted tables to unlock • Hidden bumpers, walls and special surprises • Earn up to 3 stars on every table • Funny giant eyes that follow every ball • Fast 1–2 minute games • Completely free to play • No ads Can you clear every table and earn every star?

About

Skrbl

This is a local multiplayer drawing and guessing game for parties and casual hangouts. Create or join rooms using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, then draw words for others to guess before time runs out. Compete for points and see final rankings.

Highlights
  • Nearby multiplayer over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • No internet or account required
  • Room discovery and QR code joining
  • Variety of built-in word topics
  • Adjustable time limits and rounds
  • Shared drawing and live guesses
Features
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Bring people together with Skrbl, a nearby multiplayer drawing-and-guessing game made for parties, flights, road trips, game nights, and casual hangouts. Create a room or join one nearby using local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. One player chooses a word and draws while everyone else tries to guess it before time runs out. Correct guesses earn points, turns rotate between players, and final rankings reveal the winner. FEATURES • Nearby multiplayer over local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • No internet connection or account required • Room discovery and QR code joining • A variety of built-in word topics • Adjustable time limits and number of rounds • Shared drawing, live guesses, word hints, and scoring • Final rankings after each game Every player needs a compatible iPhone or iPad with Skrbl installed. For Wi-Fi play, devices must use the same local or peer-to-peer Wi-Fi network. For Bluetooth play, devices must remain nearby. All players must select the same connection type.

Screenshots

Pinblok4 screens
Skrbl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Skrbl at none against Pinblok's shown. Skrbl also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pinblok's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skrbl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinblok has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Pinblok versus Skrbl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinblokSkrbl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better1
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStéphan BarbéBilolbek Rayimov

In-app purchases

None

Pinblok

No in-app purchases

None

Skrbl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinblok free?
Pinblok is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skrbl free?
Skrbl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinblok or Skrbl?
Skrbl is rated higher. Pinblok averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Skrbl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pinblok or Skrbl have ads?
Pinblok shows ads; Skrbl does not.

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