# New Pixels vs Pengios

The clearest difference is update cadence: New Pixels at every 2 weeks against Pengios's every 43 months. New Pixels also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (415 vs 4). Pengios's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

New Pixels costs $3.99 and Pengios $1.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Pixels has 415 ratings behind it against 4, 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 75% of Pengios's.

New Pixels ships an update every 2 weeks, Pengios every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Pixels | Pengios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-pixels/id1175728706/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pengios/id1457158462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **415** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 11 MB | 6 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) | [Ivan Cerra de Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/321270638) |

## 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


### Pengios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pengios/id1457158462)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control a penguin using a joystick and a button to solve puzzles by sliding and crushing ice blocks. The objective is to defeat all SnowBees in each level by strategically using the environment and block mechanics. Features 16 challenging levels with unique gameplay elements.

**Highlights:** Slide ice blocks to crush enemies, Crush blocks containing eggs, Stun enemies by pushing against walls, Arrange diamond blocks for bonus points, 16 challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Pengios free?

Pengios costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, New Pixels or Pengios?

New Pixels is rated higher. New Pixels averages 4.7 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while Pengios averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do New Pixels or Pengios have ads?

Neither New Pixels nor Pengios shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, New Pixels or Pengios?

New Pixels ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pengios every 43 months. Most recently, New Pixels was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pengios on October 1, 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.*