# 8 vs Pickly

8 and Pickly both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pickly's written reviews are positive against 25% of 8's. Pickly also leads on price (Free vs $10.00) and ads (none vs shown). 8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pickly is free to download; 8 costs $10.00 up front. Pickly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 8 against 5.0 for Pickly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of 8's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pickly's.

8 ships an update every 7 months, Pickly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 | Pickly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.00 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-tv-console-tank/id1201182563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickly-random-picker/id6785493972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [剑华 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782731645) |

## What reviewers say

### 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-tv-console-tank/id1201182563)

Experience a classic 8-bit tank battle game reminiscent of 90s arcade classics. With numerous stages, this game offers extensive playtime, allowing you to enjoy it for an entire year.

**Highlights:** Classic 8-bit graphics, Extensive stage variety, Long-term replayability, Nostalgic gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pickly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickly-random-picker/id6785493972)

This utility app assists users in making choices with a variety of random selection tools. It includes a decision wheel, number generator, coin flip, and dice roller, ideal for everyday decisions and games.

**Highlights:** Decision Wheel, Random Number Generator, Coin Flip, Dice Roller, Quick decision making

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pickly Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pickly Pro Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Pickly Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 free?

8 costs $10.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pickly free?

Pickly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8 or Pickly?

Pickly is rated higher. 8 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Pickly averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8 or Pickly have ads?

8 shows ads; Pickly does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8 or Pickly?

8 ships an update every 7 months, and Pickly every 2 weeks. Most recently, 8 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pickly on October 24, 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.*