# eFootball™ vs Pixel Cup Soccer

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.

Both are free to download. eFootball™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Cup Soccer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | eFootball™ | Pixel Cup Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (518K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efootball/id1117270703/reviews)** | [3.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cup-soccer-lite/id6503628099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **518K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 3.2 GB | 548 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) | [BATOVI Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/499893740) |

## What reviewers say

### eFootball™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efootball/id1117270703)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #10 Top Free · Sports, #18 Top Grossing · Action, #24 Top Free · Action, #136 Top Grossing · Games, #178 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100Coins(PaidCoins97＋Free3) | $0.89 | one-time |
| 130Coins(PaidCoins130) | $1.19 | one-time |
| 300Coins(Paid293+Free7) | $2.69 | one-time |
| 310 myClub Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550Coins(Paid530+Free20) | $4.79 | one-time |
| 1000Coins(Paid937+Free63) | $8.49 | one-time |
| 1040Coins(Paid975+Free65) | $8.79 | one-time |
| 2130Coins(Paid1950+Free180) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3250Coins(Paid2930+Free320) | $26.99 | one-time |
| 5700Coins(Paid4860+Free840) | $43.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Amazing graphics
- 👍 Realistic football experience
- 💰 Generous with free in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and responsiveness
- 🤖 Scripted and unbalanced AI
- 💰 Difficult to obtain top players without spending money
- 🕰️ Slow progression and lack of content

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cup-soccer-lite/id6503628099)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*