# Pro Pinball vs ProgressBar95

The clearest difference is rating: ProgressBar95 at 4.8 against Pro Pinball's 3.2. ProgressBar95 also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 60%) and ratings volume (3K vs 56). Pro Pinball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Pinball sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProgressBar95 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Pro Pinball's written reviews are positive against 93% of ProgressBar95's.

Pro Pinball ships an update every 3 months, ProgressBar95 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Pinball | ProgressBar95 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-pinball/id938388838/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 622 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barnstorm Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/385706699) | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Pinball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-pinball/id938388838)

Experience the most realistic pinball simulation with stunning graphics and an ultimate physics engine. Customize your game with an operator's menu and explore unique modes. Compete globally for high scores.

**Highlights:** Ultimate pinball physics engine, Photo-realistic graphics, Customizable operator's menu, Glass-Off Mode, World-wide high score leaderboards, Extensive game content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Deluxe Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Exceptional ball physics and realistic gameplay
- ✨ Stunning graphics and lighting effects
- 🎵 High-quality soundtrack and sound design
- 📱 Smooth performance on iPad
- 🎯 Complex and engaging table design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model ($2.99-$6.99)
- 🔐 Requires account creation to play
- 📺 Limited free play before paywall
- 📱 Portrait-only orientation (no landscape)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Crashes on iPhone X and newer devices
- Crashes after watching ads
- Crashes on iPad Pro models
- Crashes with iOS 12, 13, 14 compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Landscape/horizontal orientation support
- Additional Pro Pinball tables (Big Race USA, The Web, Fantastic Journey)
- Multiple camera angle options
- Game Center integration
- Controller support (iCade, Pinball DUO)


### ProgressBar95

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114)

Experience a nostalgic hyper-casual game with retro arcade visuals. Fill the progress bar by moving it with one finger to win. This addictive time killer offers simple controls and endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Nostalgic retro visuals, One-finger control, Fill the progress bar to win, Addictive gameplay, Endless gameplay, Retro sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Product keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progressbar 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PB-DOS Shell skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bar OS System 2,3 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Product keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Product keys | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Product keys | $11.99 | one-time |
| 250 Product keys | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 Charming retro aesthetics
- 👍 Decent monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Some content locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Progression can feel grindy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working properly
- Progressbar 98 and XB not loading correctly
- Bin cleaning functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more operating systems and game modes
- Implement cloud save and cross-device sync
- Improve audio and music integration
- Add more customization options
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Pinball free?

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

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

ProgressBar95 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro Pinball or ProgressBar95?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. Pro Pinball averages 3.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Pro Pinball or ProgressBar95 have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; Pro Pinball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Pinball or ProgressBar95?

Pro Pinball ships an update every 3 months, and ProgressBar95 every 2 months. Most recently, Pro Pinball was updated on October 23, 2026 and ProgressBar95 on November 1, 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.*