# Run Bird Run vs PinOut!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PinOut! at 7.1K against Run Bird Run's 521. Run Bird Run's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Bird Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and PinOut! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run Bird Run holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinOut! has 7.1K ratings behind it against 521, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Run Bird Run's written reviews are positive against 67% of PinOut!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Bird Run | PinOut! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (521 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-bird-run/id951346475/reviews)** | [4.2 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinout/id1108417718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 521 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 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

### Run Bird Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-bird-run/id951346475)

Guide a bird through a challenging obstacle course by tapping the screen to steer. Collect sweet treats to unlock new feathered friends and enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to move bird, Avoid falling boxes, Collect candies, Unlock new birds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Candies | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Candies | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Candies | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐤 Variety of bird characters
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Challenges not unlocking birds as intended
- 🔍 Resolution issues on newer devices
- 💢 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and jumping mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Challenges not unlocking new birds
- Ads crashing the game or blocking gameplay
- Resolution scaling issues on iPhone X and above

**Requested features**

- Add pause button during gameplay
- Improve candy/coin earning system
- Introduce new game modes or levels
- Optimize for better performance on modern devices


### 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 Run Bird Run free?

Run Bird Run 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, Run Bird Run or PinOut!?

Run Bird Run is rated higher. Run Bird Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 521 ratings, while PinOut! averages 4.2 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Run Bird Run or PinOut! have ads?

Neither Run Bird Run nor PinOut! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Bird Run or PinOut!?

Run Bird Run ships an update every 2 weeks, and PinOut! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Run Bird Run was updated on October 16, 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.*