Comparison

FOTONICA vs PinOut!

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

Head to head
About

FOTONICA

Experience the thrill of high-speed first-person running through complex environments. Master one-handed controls for running, jumping, and diving. Compete with friends in split-screen multiplayer or aim for high scores in endless modes.

Highlights
  • First-person running gameplay
  • One-handed controls
  • 8 distinct levels
  • Procedural endless mode
  • Split-screen multiplayer
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Online leaderboards
Features
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Ever wondered what running at 140mph feels like? FOTONICA is a first-person game about the thrill of speed and traveling flawlessly through complex environments. One-handed controls: hold your finger down to run, release to jump, hold in mid-air to dive and land. FOTONICA is simple, but is not easy: it follows a tradition of arcade games that are easy to pick up and almost impossible to master. A multi-layered level design across eight different tracks, together with a procedural endless mode make for a game that is incredibly deep. Think you can outrun your friends? Try the split-screen versus challenges. The visuals are a treat for the nostalgic player but also for those hungry for new aesthetics. Every pixel is drawn to convey the maximum sense of speed, an exhilarating journey through light and void. - 8 Levels to explore and master. - Plus 3 different endless levels to compete for high-scores. - Two-player split-screen multiplayer mode on the same device! - 18 Achievements to unlock plus game stats. - Online rankings. - Beautiful, smooth, and unique vector-style graphics. - Electronic music by Michael Manning, Nicolò Sala, and legendary composer Baiyon. - 2 Difficulty settings to let you play an even faster version of FOTONICA. - Play in landscape or portrait mode. - No ads, no in-app purchases. - Record and share replays of your best runs. -OTHER REVIEWS- POCKET GAMER - "As good as competitive, hold-your-breath-every-second, first-person racing gets" Chris Priestman, pocketgamer.co.uk "EUROGAMER - 8/10 “Usain Bolt trapped in a feverish Tron daydream” Kristan Reed, eurogamer.net " "GAMEPRO - 5/5 “This one button game has a lot more mileage than you might expect” Nathan Meunier, gamepro.com " "THE CREATORS PROJECT - “A veritable black hole to lose yourself in” Emerson Rosenthal, thecreatorsproject.com " "ARS TECHNICA - “Striking and instantly impressive” Ben Kuchera, arstechnica.com" "ROCK, PAPER, SHOTGUN - “It’s a remarkable game, and unlike anything else I’ve played” John Walker, rockpapershotgun.com " -AWARDS- “Fantastic Arcade Spotlight Game 2014” “EuroGamer Expo Selection” “54th Biennale of Art in Venice Selection” ** FOTONICA is designed for iPhone 4 and above. It is NOT compatible with iPod Touch 4th Generation.

About

PinOut!

Experience a reimagined pinball adventure with a continuous journey through a vibrant, retro-wave world. Race against the clock in this arcade-style game, offering a unique twist on classic pinball mechanics.

Highlights
  • Continuous journey gameplay
  • Retro wave aesthetic
  • Pulsating lights and beats
  • Remodeled pinball mechanics
  • Arcade experience
Features
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Pinball reinvented by the award-winning developers of Smash Hit and Does not Commute! Race against time in a continuous journey through this mysterious canyon of pulsating lights and throbbing retro wave beats. The classic pinball mechanic remodeled into a breathtaking arcade experience. "PinOut is a super smart, beautifully designed pinball game" – Wired "Stop everything and play PinOut" – EuroGamer "It's not pinball in the traditional sense – it's something so much better" – PocketGamer "This is a hugely compelling mobile ball-smacker that deserves to be played by many, many people" – Stuff magazine PinOut is playable at no cost and free from ads. An optional premium upgrade is available through a one-time in-app purchase that will enable the ability to continue from checkpoints.

Screenshots

FOTONICA4 screens
PinOut!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PinOut! at Free against FOTONICA's $4.99. PinOut! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 71). FOTONICA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

PinOut! is free to download; FOTONICA costs $4.99 up front. PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FOTONICA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for FOTONICA against 4.2 for PinOut!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of FOTONICA's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FOTONICA ships an update every 6 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FOTONICA versus PinOut!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFOTONICAPinOut!
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (71 ratings) — better4.2 (7.1K ratings)
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings717.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanta Ragione s.r.l.Mediocre AB

Customer experience

FOTONICA

All ratings71 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative17.9%

PinOut!

All ratings7,107 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews1,417 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

FOTONICA

From 71 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Beautifully crafted game
  • 👍 Unique and captivating gameplay
  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and aesthetics
  • 🎶 Relaxing and immersive soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Music not working on some devices
  • 🖥️ Lack of support for newer devices and screen sizes

PinOut!

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio
  • 🕹️ Unique and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No ads or intrusive monetization

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Short game length with limited levels
  • 🤔 Inconsistent and frustrating physics/controls
  • 💰 Paywall to access checkpoints and progress

Bugs and requests

FOTONICA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Music cutting out during gameplay
  • Jumping and controls not responsive at times
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Multiplayer or online features
  • Customization options
  • VR support

PinOut!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball getting stuck in certain areas
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Endless/infinite mode without time limit
  • Improved physics and control responsiveness
  • Ability to save progress and continue from checkpoints

In-app purchases

None

FOTONICA

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PinOut!

One-time1
  • PinOut Premium$2.99

Questions

Is FOTONICA free?
FOTONICA costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinOut! free?
PinOut! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FOTONICA or PinOut!?
FOTONICA is rated higher. FOTONICA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.
Do FOTONICA or PinOut! have ads?
Neither FOTONICA nor PinOut! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FOTONICA or PinOut!?
FOTONICA ships an update every 6 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, FOTONICA was updated on October 19, 2026 and PinOut! on October 20, 2026.

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