# Pinball HD Collection

> Original & Fantasy Tables

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id484550839](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id484550839)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id484550839`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BrainVault Games, LLC
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (3,598 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.53
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2011-12-15
- **Size:** 905 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pinball-hd-collection/id484550839)
- **Website:** [http://www.brainvaultgames.com](http://www.brainvaultgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.brainvaultgames.com/privacy-policy](http://www.brainvaultgames.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Pinball HD Collection delivers a premium pinball arcade on iPad, with 10 unique tables, realistic physics, a powerful 3D engine, and dual viewing modes: landscape full-table and portrait flying-table. It also offers tilt-based camera, a stereoscopic option, built-in table instructions, and local plus global high scores.

The game has earned notable accolades and praise from critics, including Apple Design Award 2010 and a spot on Apple’s Best 10 iPad Apps in 2010, with favorable reviews from TUAW, SlideToPlay, and IGN for depth, visuals, and playability.

## Rankings

- #32,206 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise the game for its realistic pinball physics and broad table variety, making it a long-time favorite and enjoyable when it runs well. However, recurring problems—crashes and freezes, ads despite purchasing, and frequent download/purchase issues (Cocoa-1)—greatly hinder the experience. Perceived lack of ongoing support and compatibility problems on newer iOS versions are also common concerns, as are occasional rendering and control glitches. Overall, strong potential is tempered by significant instability and monetization frustrations.

### Pros

- Realistic ball physics and authentic pinball feel.
- Wide variety of tables and game modes for long-term, varied play.
- Fun and engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back; long-standing favorite when working.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes during or after gameplay.
- Ads interrupt gameplay and some users report being charged again for tables.
- Purchased tables missing or cannot load; download/re-download issues (Cocoa-1 errors).
- App appears not well supported with compatibility issues on newer iOS versions.
- Rendering glitches and control problems (e.g., glitches, ball getting stuck, flippers visibility).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id484550839)