Pilot 9 vs AnimalMatrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pilot 9
Engage in aerial combat as a pilot of advanced jet and helicopter fighters to thwart global domination. Select diverse aircraft, pilots, and gear to complete challenging missions and earn rewards for future battles.
- Pilot jet and helicopter fighters
- Customizable vehicles with add-ons and skins
- Upgradeable pilots for increased XP
- Multiple levels and missions
- In-game lottery and daily rewards
- Multi-attribute vehicle rewards
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Pilot 9 puts you in the cockpit of today's advanced jet and helicopter fighters with the goal of stopping global domination by an aggressive enemy bent on taking over the world. In this vertical shooting game, you can select different aircraft and pilots as you attempt to complete levels and missions that contain different threats. Some levels reward you with epic rewards that will help you fight in the future. Are you ready to fly the unfriendly skies? Features: - Pilot a jet or helicopter! - Vehicles with different add-ons and skins - Gear with different add-ons and skins - Pilots that will increase in-game XP - Twelve different enemies - Different levels and missions - In-game lottery! - Multi-Attribute vehicle rewards - Daily rewards
AnimalMatrix
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An Adorably Addictive Merge Puzzle Game! Welcome to Animal Matrix! This is a relaxing puzzle game that combines the classic 2048 gameplay with charming, cute animal characters. Simply swipe to merge two identical animals and unlock new, magical companions! Game Features: Super cute 2D animals, each with its own unique personality! Easy to learn, fun to play—just swipe and enjoy! A rich evolution chain waiting for you to discover! Soothing and refreshing art style to calm your mind. Leaderboard system—compete with your friends for high scores! Undo and position-swap features to help you out of tricky situations! Whether you're a casual gamer or a puzzle master, Animal Matrix offers fun and challenge for everyone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AnimalMatrix at weekly against Pilot 9's every 6 weeks. AnimalMatrix also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pilot 9 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and AnimalMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pilot 9 ships an update every 6 weeks, AnimalMatrix weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pilot 9 | AnimalMatrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 505 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Buck | yao shi |
In-app purchases
Pilot 9
- Coin Pile$0.99
- No Ads$0.99
- Cheddar$1.99
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- Tall Stacks!$2.99
- Mint$4.99
AnimalMatrix
- Refill Shell$1.99
