Reviews of Pinball Arcade

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List of user reviews and ratings for Pinball Arcade

Total ratings

2.90 (Rating count: 41,356)

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Review summary

Pinball Arcade offers authentic, table-based pinball with nostalgic appeal and solid value for access, but recurring issues with speed/physics, missing or locked purchases, table removals, and pack-based pricing hamper the experience. Fixes like 60 Hz playback help when encountered, but ongoing bugs and licensing/content gaps limit satisfaction.

Pros

Authentic, real pinball tables faithfully represented with accurate sound effects.
Nostalgic pinball experience you can enjoy at home for long sessions, replacing arcade trips.
Good value for money for accessing all tables / long play once purchased.

Cons

Ball speed and physics frequently run too fast on many devices, causing unplayable gameplay.
Purchased or existing tables can become locked or disappear, with limited or no contact support.
Some classic tables have been removed from the library, reducing content.
Pricing model relies on packs or pay-per-play, making it hard to buy individual tables; frustration over paywalls.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.40

All time rating average: 2.90

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32% (32)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-29	Gr*****	what's up with making the ball go so fast? pinballs do not roll so fast! There's absolutely no way to even use the flippers! Soon as the ball is ejected, it's like a rocket leaving the launching pad! Slow it down!
what's up with making the ball go so fast? pinballs do not roll so fast! There's absolutely no way to even use the flippers! Soon as the ball is ejected, it's like a rocket leaving the launching pad! Slow it down!
2026-07-26	Ke*****	you guys have not put any new tables on or updated anything I want to play some new tables instead of the old ones over and over again I've been playing this app for over 10 years and ever since you guys lost your contract with Williams and Bally you guys just went straight downhill
you guys have not put any new tables on or updated anything I want to play some new tables instead of the old ones over and over again I've been playing this app for over 10 years and ever since you guys lost your contract with Williams and Bally you guys just went straight downhill
2026-07-22	Ch*****	I can't seem to launch ball also I used to have the Black Knight pinball game I purchased years ago its gone.
I can't seem to launch ball also I used to have the Black Knight pinball game I purchased years ago its gone.
2026-07-12	Ch*****	Makes me sad. I loved playing this game so much but it has become unplayable on newer phones. It runs way too fast and judging by other reviews the folks who developed this app just stopped caring.
Makes me sad. I loved playing this game so much but it has become unplayable on newer phones. It runs way too fast and judging by other reviews the folks who developed this app just stopped caring.
2026-07-11	Br*****	really great pinball game
really great pinball game
2026-06-19	Cr*****	Totally faithful reproductions and a joy to play
Totally faithful reproductions and a joy to play
2026-06-08	Ph*****	Still the best pinball. But on modern phones the ball speed suddenly rockets. Changing the motion smoothness in Samsung settings down to 60hz has fixed this, but I don't really want to leave my phone in this state. Please can the developers fix the problem with high screen refresh rates...
Still the best pinball. But on modern phones the ball speed suddenly rockets. Changing the motion smoothness in Samsung settings down to 60hz has fixed this, but I don't really want to leave my phone in this state. Please can the developers fix the problem with high screen refresh rates...
2026-06-05	Bo*****	Just amazing
Just amazing
2026-06-02	Jo*****	The table selection is great, but it has become unplayable since the balls now move faster than you can react. It's like the tables are tilted nearly vertical.
The table selection is great, but it has become unplayable since the balls now move faster than you can react. It's like the tables are tilted nearly vertical.
2026-05-26	Ma*****	Been playing for nearly a decade. Fantastic pinball recreations.
Been playing for nearly a decade. Fantastic pinball recreations.