Comparison

Osmo Numbers Classic vs Pixicade Pets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Osmo Numbers Classic

Engage children in hands-on math play by adding, counting, and multiplying tiles to pop number bubbles. This interactive game fosters a creative and explorative mindset towards mathematics, making learning fun and engaging in a vibrant underwater world.

Highlights
  • Add, count, and multiply tiles
  • Pop number bubbles
  • Collect over 90 unique fish
  • Learn math creatively
  • Develop problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on play experience
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Add, count & multiply tiles to pop the number bubbles. Popping enough will free 
fish & unleash a lightning storm! Learn to be the numbers master. **One of 2016’s most intuitive product designs.** - Fast Company Award "...once again, Osmo has built something wonderfully creative and interactive." - Venture Beat "Osmo Numbers takes the fear out of figures." - Forbes "…revamp the unimaginative worksheets educators use to teach math" - TechCrunch When kids understand there are many ways to solve a problem, math becomes creative & fun. By having no wrong answers, we replace fear of math with an explorative mindset. Your kids will play in this beautiful engaging underwater world for ages, collecting over 90 fish of all kinds, from Rainbow to Frankenfish! *Requires the Osmo Base and Numbers tiles, found at www.playosmo.com * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

About

Pixicade Pets

Design and draw your own unique virtual pets, then bring them to life on your device. Create custom eggs, treats, and toys, and customize their personalities and worlds. Care for them by feeding, bathing, and playing mini-games, and explore themed worlds you build.

Highlights
  • Draw custom pets and accessories
  • Design unique eggs, treats, and toys
  • Customize pet personalities and worlds
  • Care for pets (feed, bathe, dress up)
  • Play mini-games with pets
  • Explore and build themed worlds
  • Earn coins to expand universe
Features
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Draw your own epic, whimsical or adorable pets, then bring them to life on your mobile device! Create, play and care for your own virtual pets in a universe that you build and customize! Just DRAW your Pets and their supplies, SNAP a picture in the Pets App then PLAY and CARE for your own amazing world of Virtual Pets! CREATE! *DRAW your Pets *DESIGN a custom egg, treat, and toy for each of your pets *CUSTOMIZE your pets’ personalities, houses, and worlds Then, watch them HATCH from the eggs that you created for them! CARE FOR YOUR PETS! *Give your pets food and treats *Bathe them to keep them squeaky clean *Dress up your pets to show off their unique personalities *Spend time with your pet to build your friendship PLAY WITH YOUR PETS! * Play amazing new mini-games with your pets in each world * So many thrilling game types to enjoy, including; sorting games, word games, action games, puzzle games, and more! Unlock new mini-games with every new world type you create * Connect to the Pixicade Mobile Game Maker Arcade and play exciting Pixicade games with your Pets EXPLORE UNIQUE THEMED WORLDS! * Discover amusements for your pets, like slides, waterfalls, and bubble jets * Travel to friends’ worlds for pet play dates * Shop at the Mall for great new accessories and world decorations BUILD YOUR PET UNIVERSE! * Expand your pet universe by adding amazing new worlds * Design new houses in each world so that you create more pets * Renovate your houses and decorate to customize your worlds * Create unique food farms and food for each new world you add * Earn coins as you create & play, so you can build more and more

Screenshots

Osmo Numbers Classic4 screens
Pixicade Pets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixicade Pets at 4.6 against Osmo Numbers Classic's 4.0. Pixicade Pets also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 55%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Osmo Numbers Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixicade Pets sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Osmo Numbers Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixicade Pets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 282 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Osmo Numbers Classic's written reviews are positive against 88% of Pixicade Pets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmo Numbers Classic ships an update every 2 months, Pixicade Pets monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Osmo Numbers Classic versus Pixicade Pets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo Numbers ClassicPixicade Pets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (264 ratings)4.6 (282 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings264282 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangible PlayBitOGenius Inc

Customer experience

Osmo Numbers Classic

All ratings264 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative33.3%

Pixicade Pets

All ratings259 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%

User reviews

Osmo Numbers Classic

From 264 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning math
  • 👍 Interactive and fun
  • 👍 Engaging for children
  • 👍 Motivates learning
  • 👍 Good for practicing numbers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🐛 Gets boring quickly
  • 🐛 Confusing for younger kids
  • 🐛 Expensive hardware needed
  • 🐛 Inconsistent tile recognition

Pixicade Pets

From 282 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and creative game
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Brings drawings to life
  • 👍 Great for kids and families
  • 👍 Promotes imagination and creativity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Limited free content, requires purchases
  • 🐛 Difficulty uploading/scanning images

Bugs and requests

Osmo Numbers Classic

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Apps not loading
  • Never-ending loading screen
  • App crashes
  • Cannot access camera
  • Doesn't recognize tiles properly
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  • Profile and progress not saving
  • Multiplication level displays addition
  • Combos not detected often
  • Game freezes
  • App unusable due to camera access issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Include verbal number prompts
  • Simpler starting point for younger kids
  • More varied gameplay types
  • Add an exit button for games
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  • More challenging levels
  • Allow profile and progress saving
  • Fix multiplication portion issues
  • Add visual cues for words
  • Revert to older design

Pixicade Pets

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashing issues
  • Trouble confirming email
  • Inability to upload/scan images

Requested features

5 requests
  • More worlds and mini-games
  • Ability to interact with friends' pets
  • More customization options
  • Ability to edit pets and other items
  • Implement pet care features (feeding, sleeping, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

Osmo Numbers Classic

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixicade Pets

One-time5
  • + 5,000 coins$0.99
  • + 30,000 coins$4.99
  • Amusement Park World$4.99
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  • + 70,000 coins$9.99
  • Ticket Pack$25.99

Questions

Is Osmo Numbers Classic free?
Osmo Numbers Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixicade Pets free?
Pixicade Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Osmo Numbers Classic or Pixicade Pets?
Pixicade Pets is rated higher. Osmo Numbers Classic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Pixicade Pets averages 4.6 from 282 ratings.
Do Osmo Numbers Classic or Pixicade Pets have ads?
Pixicade Pets shows ads; Osmo Numbers Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, Osmo Numbers Classic or Pixicade Pets?
Osmo Numbers Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Pixicade Pets monthly. Most recently, Osmo Numbers Classic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pixicade Pets on November 3, 2026.

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