# Pixel Combat vs Draw Assassin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Combat at 87% against Draw Assassin's 47%. Pixel Combat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (14K vs 1.4K). Draw Assassin's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Combat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Draw Assassin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Combat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Combat has 14K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Pixel Combat's written reviews are positive against 47% of Draw Assassin's.

Pixel Combat ships an update every 6 weeks, Draw Assassin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Combat | Draw Assassin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-combat-zombies-strike/id1266181959/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-assassin-ninja-master/id6463857598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 437 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PSV Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091563899) | [Meko Games PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249864129) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Combat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-combat-zombies-strike/id1266181959)

Defend your base from a zombie horde, build a time machine, and save humanity. Explore 3D locations, use a vast arsenal of weapons, and craft upgrades. Survive intense battles against unique zombie monsters and bosses.

**Highlights:** First-person cubic shooter, Zombie survival battles, Vast weapon arsenal, Weapon and ammo crafting, Base building for survival, Pixel-styled 3D locations, Boss battles with special abilities

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Gold Status | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SALE \| Pixel Money Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SALE \| Sergeant Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sergeant Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Combat Money Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA SALE \| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Shooter Money Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Combat Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Shooting Pack #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Combat Money Pack #4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game overall
- 🎮 Unique and fun gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting secrets and hidden content
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 💰 Fair pricing, no pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Annoying or intrusive ads
- 🔑 Difficulty progressing without spending money
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay can get boring
- 🔧 Glitches and bugs affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through the map
- Zombies getting stuck on invisible barriers
- Inconsistent aiming and firing mechanics
- Unreliable revive and respawn system
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement weapon customization and upgrades
- Expand map sizes and environments
- Introduce new game modes and challenges
- Improve controls and aiming mechanics


### Draw Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-assassin-ninja-master/id6463857598)

Become a ninja hero in a city plagued by gangs. Master stealth and sword combat to dismantle criminal empires. Engage in cinematic battles and prove your heroic skills in this action-packed role-playing adventure.

**Highlights:** Stealth and sword combat, Cinematic battles, Ninja role-playing, 20+ finishing moves, 20+ different swords, Unlockable mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good graphics and executions
- 👍 Ragdoll physics enhance gameplay
- 👍 Game is fun and brutal
- 👍 Good gameplay loop
- 👍 Recommends the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads are excessive
- 😠 Ads are fake/misleading
- 😠 No drawing mechanic as advertised
- 😠 Paid for no ads, still received ads
- 😠 Game feels like a rip-off

**Reported bugs**

- Execution animation happens too early
- Invisible sword bug causing all swords to disappear
- Game is buggy

**Requested features**

- Add dismemberment
- Add health boost
- Make heads fall off during executions
- Add stabs and cuts during combat
- Add a drawing mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Combat free?

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

### Is Draw Assassin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Combat or Draw Assassin?

Pixel Combat is rated higher. Pixel Combat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Draw Assassin averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Pixel Combat or Draw Assassin have ads?

Both Pixel Combat and Draw Assassin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Combat or Draw Assassin?

Pixel Combat ships an update every 6 weeks, and Draw Assassin every 3 months. Most recently, Pixel Combat was updated on November 9, 2026 and Draw Assassin on November 7, 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.*