# Don't get fired! vs Pixel Plex

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Plex at none against Don't get fired!'s shown. Pixel Plex also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Don't get fired!'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 69%) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't get fired! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Plex sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Don't get fired! against 4.6 for Pixel Plex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Don't get fired!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Pixel Plex's.

Don't get fired! ships an update every 3 months, Pixel Plex weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't get fired! | Pixel Plex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-fired/id1008957297/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-plex-city-builder/id1296964678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QuickTurtle Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/843259814) | [Toast - Apps and Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/393055476) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't get fired!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-fired/id1008957297)

A hardcore survival game where you navigate the harsh realities of the corporate world. Start as an intern with nothing and climb the company ladder to become president. Experience challenging work conditions and make your career dreams come true.

**Highlights:** Climb the company ladder, Start as an intern, Experience harsh working conditions, Simple controls, Survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charging challenge count | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Pension | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 6 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging corporate ladder climbing
- 💡 Unique and relatable concept
- 🤗 Humorous and self-aware
- 🔥 Challenging but rewarding progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high grind
- 🤯 Extremely difficult to avoid getting fired
- 💰 Monetization through ads and IAPs
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to click on managers/higher-ups
- Part-time job feature not working properly
- Promotion chance resetting after failed promotions
- Inconsistent responsiveness of UI elements

**Requested features**

- Customizable character and appearance
- Retain promotion progress after getting fired
- More upgrades and challenges to acquire
- Detailed background on higher-level characters
- Adjustable UI element sizes


### Pixel Plex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-plex-city-builder/id1296964678)

Collaborate with up to 40 players to build, trade, and expand a shared city. Design unique structures, manage resources, and engage in market trading to grow your collective cityscape. Participate in mayoral elections to influence city-wide decisions in this ad-free, relaxing simulation.

**Highlights:** Collaborative city building with up to 40 players, Resource trading and market management, Over 60 unique, evolving buildings, Land expansion and business growth, In-game mayoral elections, Ad-free gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Club Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Bundle 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 1 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Change Username | $1.49 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Cities | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 6 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Chill and relaxing gameplay
- 🤩 Great city building experience
- 💪 Collaborative community aspect
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression and resource gathering
- 💰 Paywall to create new cities
- 🏠 Inactive players occupying city slots

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings disappearing after upgrades
- Incorrect countdown timers
- Negative resource and money balances
- Plex market crashing the game
- Inability to create new cities after purchase

**Requested features**

- Ability to kick inactive players
- More buildings and upgrade options
- Faster resource generation
- Shared trading depot between servers
- Ability to switch servers without losing progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't get fired! free?

Don't get fired! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Plex free?

Pixel Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't get fired! or Pixel Plex?

Pixel Plex is rated higher. Don't get fired! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Pixel Plex averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Don't get fired! or Pixel Plex have ads?

Don't get fired! shows ads; Pixel Plex does not.

### Which is updated more often, Don't get fired! or Pixel Plex?

Don't get fired! ships an update every 3 months, and Pixel Plex weekly. Most recently, Don't get fired! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pixel Plex on October 17, 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.*