Comparison

eFootball™ vs Pixel Cup Soccer

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

Head to head
About

eFootball™

Experience the next generation of soccer gaming with this evolution of PES. Build your dream team by signing players, develop their skills, and compete in matches against AI or other players online. Enjoy weekly live updates reflecting real-world soccer events and customize your stadium.

Highlights
  • Build your dream team
  • Sign current superstars and legends
  • Develop player stats and skills
  • Compete in AI or online matches
  • Weekly live updates
  • Customize stadium elements
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■ "eFootball™" - An Evolution from "PES" It's an all-new era of digital soccer: "PES" has now evolved into "eFootball™"! And now you can experience the next generation of soccer gaming with "eFootball™"! ■ Welcoming Newcomers After downloading, you can learn the basic controls of the game via a step-by-step tutorial that includes practical demonstrations! Complete them all, and receive Lionel Messi! We have also added the Smart Assist setting to help users enjoy the fun and excitement of playing matches, even if they are new to the game. Without entering complex commands, get past the opposing defense with a brilliant dribble or pass, then score a goal with a powerful shot. [Ways of Playing] Friend Matches and Co-op Matches with up to three a side are also in store. So get together with some friends and have a blast. ■ Player Development Develop players through matches and special items, and strengthen their abilities. Improve players the way you like, or use the "Auto Select" setting to develop them automatically. [For More Fun] ■ Enjoy Each Phase of the Soccer Season Download weekly data that reflects player transfers and match achievements from real life. Build up your team and play thrilling matches based on the latest happenings in the world of soccer. ■ Customize a Stadium Get Stadium Elements, such as Tifos and Giant Props, and customize your own stadium. Add color to the game by arranging your stadium however you like! *Users with one of the following nations as their Country/Region of Residence will not have access to loot boxes that require eFootball™ Coins as payment. Belgium, Brazil (users under 18 years of age) *Users that have set the following as their Country/Region of Residence will require consent from a parent or legal guardian in order to access loot boxes that utilize eFootball™ Coins. Germany (users under 12 years of age), Denmark (users under 15 years of age), United States of America (users under 16 years of age) [For the Latest News] New features, modes, events, and gameplay improvements will be continuously implemented. For more information, see the official eFootball™ website. [Downloading the Game] Approximately 3.5 GB of free storage space is required to download and install eFootball™. Please make sure you have enough free space before beginning the download. We also recommend that you use a Wi-Fi connection to download the base game and any of its updates. [Online Connectivity] An internet connection is required to play eFootball™. We also strongly recommend playing with a stable connection to ensure you get the most out of the game.

About

Pixel Cup Soccer

Experience fast-paced, retro arcade soccer with simple controls and deep gameplay. Enjoy solo matches or local co-op/competitive play with classic pixel art and nostalgic soundtracks. Master moves like slide tackles and lob shots to become a champion.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art style
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Simple controls, deep mechanics
  • Local co-op and competitive modes
  • Women's soccer included
  • Tactical panel for team management
  • Challenging AI with diverse styles
Features
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Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game, with fast-paced gameplay, is just the fun part of soccer and a great evolution from its predecessor! You can enjoy it solo or team up with a friend locally for some competitive or cooperative action! Check out the full version for Career Mode, Party Tournaments and Modding Area and much much more! It features great pixel art and soundtracks that evoke nostalgia of the glory days of the 80s and 90s arcade games. Move, pass, and shoot the ball to victory! You will learn to play in one minute, but it takes much longer to master it. The simple controls enable a rich set of features such as charging and aiming your shots, directing your corner kicks and throw-ins, shooting lobs, slide tackles, and more. Features: Simplified controls for casual players. Simple to pick up and enjoy, with clean and challenging gameplay. Retro-style art resembling old games and evoking nostalgia. Women’s Soccer. Penalties, Free Kicks. Fouls with injured players, yellow and red cards. Tactical panel, to manage substitute changes, team formation, and attitude. Deep gameplay mechanics: short pass, long pass, etc., aiming when shooting, controlled shot or lobs, player skills. Lots of Animations (overhead kick, scorpion kick, scissors kick, diving header, etc.) Challenging AI. Teams with very different game-playing styles (ie: Catenaccio like Italy or Tiki-Taka like Brasil). Many game settings, including Zoom Level, Slow motion, Assisted mode, etc. Whether you're a soccer enthusiast or just looking for some fun, this game will keep you entertained for hours! Ready to rise to the challenge and become a champion?

Screenshots

eFootball™4 screens
Pixel Cup Soccer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eFootball™ at 4.3 against Pixel Cup Soccer's 3.5. eFootball™ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (518K vs 19). Pixel Cup Soccer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. eFootball™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Cup Soccer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eFootball™ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eFootball™ has 518K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of eFootball™'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Pixel Cup Soccer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eFootball™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Cup Soccer every 24 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
eFootball™ versus Pixel Cup Soccer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFootball™Pixel Cup Soccer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (518K ratings) — better3.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings518K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 24 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.2 GB548 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKONAMIBATOVI Games Studio

Customer experience

eFootball™

All ratings511,084 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews8,670 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative42.5%

Pixel Cup Soccer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

eFootball™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passing and shooting issues
  • Inconsistent referee decisions
  • Freezing and crashing on some devices
  • Disconnection problems in online matches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more customization options for players
  • Implement a proper career/manager mode
  • Improve online matchmaking and reduce lag
  • Introduce a trading system for players

Pixel Cup Soccer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

eFootball™

One-time10
  • 100Coins(PaidCoins97+Free3)$0.89
  • 130Coins(PaidCoins130)$1.19
  • 300Coins(Paid293+Free7)$2.69
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  • 310 myClub Coin$2.99
  • 550Coins(Paid530+Free20)$4.79
  • 1000Coins(Paid937+Free63)$8.49
  • 1040Coins(Paid975+Free65)$8.79
  • 2130Coins(Paid1950+Free180)$17.99
  • 3250Coins(Paid2930+Free320)$26.99
  • 5700Coins(Paid4860+Free840)$43.99
None

Pixel Cup Soccer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eFootball™ free?
eFootball™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Cup Soccer free?
Pixel Cup Soccer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eFootball™ or Pixel Cup Soccer?
eFootball™ is rated higher. eFootball™ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 518K ratings, while Pixel Cup Soccer averages 3.5 from 19 ratings.
Do eFootball™ or Pixel Cup Soccer have ads?
eFootball™ shows ads; Pixel Cup Soccer does not.
Which is updated more often, eFootball™ or Pixel Cup Soccer?
eFootball™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Cup Soccer every 24 months. Most recently, eFootball™ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pixel Cup Soccer on November 8, 2026.

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