# FOTONICA vs PinOut!

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FOTONICA | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fotonica/id871197819/reviews)** | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.6% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 197 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Santa Ragione s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/462796287) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### FOTONICA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fotonica/id871197819)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Multiplayer or online features
- Customization options
- VR support


### PinOut!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinOut Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*