FOTONICA vs PinOut!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- First-person running gameplay
- One-handed controls
- 8 distinct levels
- Procedural endless mode
- Split-screen multiplayer
- Unlockable achievements
- Online leaderboards
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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.
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.
- Continuous journey gameplay
- Retro wave aesthetic
- Pulsating lights and beats
- Remodeled pinball mechanics
- Arcade experience
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | FOTONICA | PinOut! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (71 ratings) — better | 4.2 (7.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews — better | 67.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 7.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santa Ragione s.r.l. | Mediocre AB |
Customer experience
FOTONICA
PinOut!
User reviews
FOTONICA
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
FOTONICA
No in-app purchases
PinOut!
- PinOut Premium$2.99









