Comparison

Pixelot vs Arkfront

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

Head to head
About

Pixelot

Embark on an epic adventure in a classic RPG. Create a custom hero, recruit allies, and explore dungeons to defend the land. Discover a world filled with items, monsters, and engaging storylines.

Highlights
  • Custom character creation with 6 classes
  • 30+ unique recruitable characters
  • Character class promotion at level 60
  • 15 dungeons to explore
  • Over 500 items to collect
  • Infinite tower dungeon with 50 floors
Features
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Pixelot is a classic RPG that combines the best parts of classic role-playing games. In Pixelot you create a custom hero and gather allies to defend against the darkness that has swept over the land of Pixelot. The game features numerous recruitable characters, playable classes, items, monsters, and dungeons alike. Promising an engaging story line, humorous dialogue, and a classic yet simple design, Pixelot is a game that is easy to pick up and hard to put down. The game includes: - Create your own custom character from 6 classes - 30+ unique recruitable characters and classes - Promote your characters to new classes at level 60 - Collect the 6 elemental crystals - 15 dungeons to explore - 500+ items, 250+ maps, and 200+ chests to collect - Infinite tower dungeon with 50 unique floors - 14 Boss challenge mode - Collect all 6 legendary weapons - Post-game labyrinth dungeon Music is developed by Kairi Sawler, Aaron Krogh, Nashlaga, Karstenholymoly, and Stefan Kartenberg. Please check the below link to learn more about them! https://pixelotrpg.fandom.com/wiki/Music

About

Arkfront

Guide humanity's last hope across the galaxy to a new home. Strategize in the hangar, customize ships and equipment, then engage in fast-paced arcade combat. Explore over 120 randomly generated levels, gather resources, and upgrade your arsenal for survival.

Highlights
  • Strategic hangar preparation
  • Customizable ship loadouts
  • Randomly generated campaigns
  • Fast-paced arcade action
  • Multiple game modes
  • Resource gathering and research
Features
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Guide your colony across the galaxy to reach Eden, the new home for mankind. “If you enjoy shooters with unique strategic twists then don’t hesitate to give Arkfront a shot…” - TouchArcade “…there’s sure to be heaps of content for you to work through on your way to finding that intergalactic paradise.” - PocketGamer “Arkfront is a MUST-HAVE!” - SnapAttack Supports: GameCenter achievements iCloud save syncing Haptic response during gameplay Plan ahead in the hangar, customize loadouts with upgradable equipment and ships, spend riches on new gear and research. Then plot your course through the Galactic Map towards Eden, defending the ARK and the future of humanity along with it. Gather resources and experience to use on future attempts. The campaign offers more than 120 levels to increase the diversity of each attempt. Find events for higher rewards and outposts for shopping and repairing along your way. FAST-PACED ACTION: Mobile first controls make high-paced arcade action simple to play, but hard to master. GALACTIC MAP: The Galactic Map system randomly generates new campaigns. Pulling from a collection of over 120 levels, each attempt is always unique. PREPARE: Build your custom loadout slots using the gear you want and set-off across the galaxy. Each attempt grants experience and coins to use on unlocking or leveling up powerups. 9 ships, 7 unique powerups, turrets, shield upgrades and 4 supers are available through the galaxy. WAYS TO PLAY: Play the campaign, a weekly challenge level, or alternative game modes like Countdown, Endless and Boss Rush. Arkfront demands short-term skill, medium-term preparation, and long-term planning in order to survive. SUPPORT: Twitter: @arkfront_game Email: shamus@arkfront.net

Screenshots

Pixelot4 screens
Arkfront4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixelot at 4.8 against Arkfront's 4.1. Pixelot also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 68%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Pixelot costs $2.99 and Arkfront $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixelot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Pixelot's written reviews are positive against 68% of Arkfront's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixelot ships an update weekly, Arkfront monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pixelot versus Arkfront: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelotArkfront
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (36 ratings) — better4.1 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews — better68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better32
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB175 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKyle BergerIntensity Faucet Games, Inc.

Customer experience

Pixelot

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%

Arkfront

All ratings32 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

Pixelot

No in-app purchases

None

Arkfront

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixelot free?
Pixelot costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arkfront free?
Arkfront costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixelot or Arkfront?
Pixelot is rated higher. Pixelot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Arkfront averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.
Do Pixelot or Arkfront have ads?
Neither Pixelot nor Arkfront shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixelot or Arkfront?
Pixelot ships an update weekly, and Arkfront monthly. Most recently, Pixelot was updated on October 11, 2026 and Arkfront on October 8, 2026.

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