# Bounce vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is update cadence: PinOut! at every 2 weeks against Bounce's every 9 months. PinOut! also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 542). Bounce's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bounce sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Bounce against 4.2 for PinOut!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 542, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Bounce's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

Bounce ships an update every 9 months, PinOut! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bounce | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce/id951346457/reviews) | **[4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 542 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### Bounce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce/id951346457)

Engage in an endless arcade challenge, tapping to control your character and break lines to increase your score. Collect power-ups to gain advantages and defeat enemies in this addictive, high-score chasing game.

**Highlights:** Endless gameplay, Simple touch controls, Power-ups (mega-jump, invincibility), Enemy combat, Score climbing, GameCenter support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎵 Soothing soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 High score resets
- 💤 Repetitive gameplay
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Ball glitches through obstacles
- Ads cover gameplay area

**Requested features**

- Customizable ball or character
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Level progression or challenges
- Ability to play own music


### 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 Bounce free?

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

### Is PinOut! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bounce or PinOut!?

PinOut! is rated higher. Bounce averages 4.1 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Bounce or PinOut! have ads?

Neither Bounce nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bounce or PinOut!?

Bounce ships an update every 9 months, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bounce was updated on October 23, 2026 and PinOut! on October 23, 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.*