# FlapThulhu vs The Pinball Wizard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlapThulhu at none against The Pinball Wizard's 4. FlapThulhu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 66%). The Pinball Wizard's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 82). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FlapThulhu asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FlapThulhu against 4.7 for The Pinball Wizard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of FlapThulhu's written reviews are positive against 66% of The Pinball Wizard's.

FlapThulhu ships an update every 3 weeks, The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlapThulhu | The Pinball Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapthulhu/id818882786/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Madgarden Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639634896) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### FlapThulhu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapthulhu/id818882786)

Navigate treacherous environments by flapping, battling monsters, and managing your sanity. Unleash eldritch powers or succumb to the madness in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Flapping mechanics, Monster combat, Madness management, Eldritch dimension exploration, Playable beast character

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful pixelated graphics
- 🎶 Funky retro music
- 🚫 No ads or IAPs mentioned
- 📱 Fits iPhone 14 Pro screen
- 🌌 Lovecraft theme is wonderful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👾 Character too big for spikes
- 🤏 Gates are too small
- 🐌 Laggy animation
- 📱 Game too zoomed in
- 😵 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Character too big to get through spikes
- Skulls don't appear often enough
- Game stopped working with iOS 11
- Saving skulls and bought items reset
- Laggy animation causes loss

**Requested features**

- More uses for skulls
- Achievements or in-game awards
- Sequel
- Option to turn sound off
- More modes or creatures to unlock


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlapThulhu free?

FlapThulhu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

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

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

The Pinball Wizard is rated higher. FlapThulhu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

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

The Pinball Wizard shows ads; FlapThulhu does not.

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

FlapThulhu ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, FlapThulhu was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on October 22, 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.*