# New Pixels vs Flying Comet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: New Pixels at 78% against Flying Comet's 0%. New Pixels also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

New Pixels costs $3.99 and Flying Comet $3.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

New Pixels holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Pixels has 415 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of New Pixels's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flying Comet's.

New Pixels ships an update every 2 weeks, Flying Comet every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Pixels | Flying Comet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$3.49** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-pixels/id1175728706/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-comet/id1434665607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **415** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311961559) | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) |

## What reviewers say

### New Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-pixels/id1175728706)

Explore a unique pixel art creation experience using basic shapes and colors. Craft your own miniature worlds and share them with a community gallery or friends. This app offers a creative outlet inspired by renowned artists.

**Highlights:** Unique pixel art creation, Basic shapes and colors, World building, Share art with friends, Cloud gallery submission, Inspired by artists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative pixel art tool with varied shapes
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative creative experience
- 🧠 Encourages intentional and creative thinking
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use once learned
- 🎯 Fun for casual creative sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Canvas size changes erase entire drawing
- 😤 Tedious UI requiring repeated shape selection
- 🔧 Poor UX with hidden or inaccessible controls
- ⚠️ Limited undo history (often just one step)
- 🎨 Severely limited color combinations

**Reported bugs**

- Canvas erased when changing size
- Upload/server functionality broken since server downtime
- App crashes when changing language settings
- iPad version stuck in foreign language
- Login authentication failing with correct credentials

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- Larger canvas size options beyond 18x18
- Ability to lock selected shapes to avoid reselection
- Extended undo/redo history (multiple steps)
- More color combinations and wider color palette


### Flying Comet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-comet/id1434665607)

Navigate a celestial body through challenging levels, avoiding obstacles and reaching the destination. Players can afford two crashes per level before needing to restart. Embark on a journey through numerous stages.

**Highlights:** Control a comet, Avoid obstacles, Reach destination, Multiple levels, Crash limit per level

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is New Pixels free?

New Pixels costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flying Comet free?

Flying Comet costs $3.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, New Pixels or Flying Comet?

New Pixels is rated higher. New Pixels averages 4.7 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while Flying Comet averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do New Pixels or Flying Comet have ads?

Flying Comet shows ads; New Pixels does not.

### Which is updated more often, New Pixels or Flying Comet?

New Pixels ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flying Comet every 19 months. Most recently, New Pixels was updated on October 18, 2026 and Flying Comet on October 18, 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.*