Pinball - Smash Arcade vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Pinball - Smash Arcade's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Pinball - Smash Arcade This App	Zen Pinball Nemesis	Pinball Deluxe: Reloaded Contender	Williams™ Pinball Contender	Doodle Jump - Insanely Good! Peer	Pinball Flipper Classic Arcade Peer	Pinball Masters NETFLIX Peer	Going Balls New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	SayGames LTD	ZEN Studios	Made of Bits Games Ltd.	ZEN Studios	Lima Sky	Phuong Pham	Netflix, Inc.	SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	22,202	1,373	1,723	14,719	3,122	2,473	5,210	409,483
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Nov 6, 2021	Nov 30, 2011	Nov 20, 2016	Jan 28, 2019	Aug 25, 2011	Feb 13, 2017	Feb 13, 2024	Feb 19, 2020
Last Updated	Mar 27, 2026	Mar 2, 2019	Mar 16, 2026	Feb 24, 2026	Jan 16, 2026	Jul 28, 2025	Nov 6, 2024	May 6, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	mixed	-	-	mixed	-	-	mixed
Score	35/100	65/100	-	-	45/100	-	-	45/100
Praises	Satisfying core pinball mechanics provide a relaxing and enjoyable time-killing experience for casual players	Physics engine accuracy provides a realistic simulation of traditional pinball machine mechanics	-	-	Core jumping mechanics provide a nostalgic and addictive experience for long-term players	-	-	Core ball-rolling mechanics provide an addictive and entertaining experience for casual play sessions
Complaints	Excessive forced advertisement interruptions during active gameplay sessions ruin the user experience for many	Critical application crashes and audio failures occur frequently on specific hardware platforms	-	-	Aggressive ad frequency post-update disrupts the flow of short gameplay sessions	-	-	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay and creates a negative user experience
Requests	Placement of advertisements only between levels rather than during active gameplay sessions	Integration of external controller support to improve precision and gameplay comfort	-	-	Paid ad-free option requested to restore the original premium experience	-	-	Account synchronization and cloud save functionality to prevent permanent progress loss
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Haptic feedback loop increases session length Level-based progression forces booster engagement	Physics engine accuracy provides realistic arcade simulation Licensed IP library drives high-intent franchise fan acquisition	-	-	Nostalgic core loop sustains long-term player interest Offline playability functions as a reliable engagement mechanism Tilt-control mechanic creates a distinct arcade feel	-	High-fidelity physics engine Strong licensed IP partnerships Ad-free, frictionless user experience	Physics-based momentum feels more responsive than rigid lane-based runners One-finger control scheme maximizes top-of-funnel acquisition
Weaknesses	Aggressive ad-insertion drives churn Technical soft-locks on higher levels	Persistent audio and crash issues on Apple TV No cross-platform purchase synchronization across ecosystems Lack of modern mobile controller support	-	-	Aggressive ad frequency post-update drives churn Gyroscope-only controls limit accessibility for casual play Technical instability causes crashes on loading screens	-	Limited reach due to subscription gate No standalone monetization Lack of social/community features	Loading freezes in the latest update No cloud-save functionality despite user requests Ad frequency disrupts gameplay flow
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	free	subscription	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	-	Intense	Active	Maintenance	Steady	-	Active
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~56d avg	-	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions, ~20d avg	5 versions	-	5 versions, ~9d avg

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