# Stern Pinball IC

> Play with Insider Connected

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stern.insiderconnected.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stern.insiderconnected.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.stern.insiderconnected.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stern Pinball
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 76,058
- **Rating:** 3.43 / 5 (210 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.40
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-21
- **First published:** 2023-09-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stern.insiderconnected.android)
- **Website:** [https://insider.sternpinball.com/](https://insider.sternpinball.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sternpinball.com/privacy-policy/](https://sternpinball.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Stern Pinball IC revolutionizes pinball with Insider Connected, blending classic pinball gameplay with modern online features. Play on iconic Stern machines like Venom, Godzilla, and Star Wars while tracking your scores, unlocking unique achievements, and completing quests through the companion app. This innovative system recognizes players, connects to the internet, and allows real-time progress tracking across devices. Engage deeper with pinball, challenge yourself with quests, and join a growing community of enthusiasts enjoying an enhanced, interactive gaming experience.

## Rankings

- #253,441 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.stern.insiderconnected.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.stern.insiderconnected.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's core functionality of tracking pinball plays and achievements, especially when recent updates improved sign-in persistence. However, the app is frequently criticized for repeatedly logging users out despite 'remember me' settings, leading to a poor user experience. Many find the interface unintuitive and cumbersome, with glitches and crashes affecting usability. Navigation issues and persistent login/connectivity problems frustrate users, though the concept and functionality are valued. Continued improvements in reliability and UI are desired to enhance overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- The app allows users to track their plays and scores, which is appreciated by users.
- Recent updates have fixed some significant issues, improving the user experience.
- The underlying concept and functionality of the app, such as score tracking and achievements, are well-liked.
- Users appreciate when the app stays signed in, avoiding repeated logins.
- The ability to access QR codes for games is helpful when using the app.

### Cons

- The app frequently logs users out, even when 'remember me' is selected, causing frustration.
- Users often cannot stay signed in and have to log in repeatedly, sometimes even during use.
- The user interface is considered unintuitive and clunky by several users.
- The app sometimes glitches or crashes, preventing users from completing tasks like playing games or changing leaderboard times.
- Navigation issues exist, such as the back button closing the app instead of going back.
- Login and connectivity problems, including 'Sorry that didn't work' messages and server issues are common.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stern.insiderconnected.android)