# DoodleMatic vs Pixicade

The clearest difference is ads: DoodleMatic at none against Pixicade's shown. Pixicade's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 249) and review sentiment (81% vs 71%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoodleMatic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Pixicade sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for DoodleMatic against 4.5 for Pixicade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixicade has 4.2K ratings behind it against 249, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of DoodleMatic's written reviews are positive against 81% of Pixicade's.

DoodleMatic ships an update monthly, Pixicade every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoodleMatic | Pixicade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodlematic/id1282031549/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 249 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 662 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BitOGenius Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532289519) | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) |

## What reviewers say

### DoodleMatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodlematic/id1282031549)

Transform your hand-drawn creations into interactive video games. Simply sketch your game elements on paper, capture them with your device, and watch them come to life instantly. Share your playable games with others and enhance them with special power-ups.

**Highlights:** Create games from drawings, Share games online, Use power-ups for enhancements, Create custom Game Rooms, Favorite and rate games

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 50 Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable Sharing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 300 Games | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock powerups, add 500 games | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Rooms, add 500 games | $5.99 | one-time |
| Add 750 Games | $9.99 | one-time |
| Features, No Ads, +250 games | $19.99 | one-time |
| Features, No Ads, +1000 games | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Creative game creation from drawings
- 🤩 Fun and engaging for users
- 👍 Easy to use for kids
- 🚀 Fast loading times
- ❤️ Concept and idea are loved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ In-app purchases can be costly
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🚫 Camera issues (inverted, reverse)

**Reported bugs**

- Fatal runtime errors on launch
- Internet not available errors
- Inverted camera
- QR code not working or repeatedly asking to scan
- App crashes continuously

**Requested features**

- Ability to start with a blank page
- Option to un-edit items
- Eraser tool instead of just deleter
- More efficient tools
- Gold disguise color change


### Pixicade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517)

Create your own video games without coding. Use pre-made assets or turn your drawings into playable games. Share your creations with a community of creators and play games made by others.

**Highlights:** Create games without coding, Use pre-made assets or drawings, Play games from other creators, Share games with friends and community, Add powerups and cosmetics, Leaderboards and quests, Kid-safe and COPPA compliant

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Enable Sharing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Animation and Alan Becker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pixicade Deluxe | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pixicade Plus | $17.99 | one-time |
| Features, No Ads, +1000 games | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- ⭐ Great game maker app
- 🎨 Drawings come to life
- 🚀 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Unique concept of creating games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with drawings
- Glitches when editing games
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Crashes and app freezes

**Requested features**

- More editing tools and customization options
- Ability to create multi-level games
- Improved color recognition and scanning
- Controller support
- Removal of ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoodleMatic free?

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

### Is Pixicade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DoodleMatic or Pixicade?

Pixicade is rated higher. DoodleMatic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Pixicade averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do DoodleMatic or Pixicade have ads?

Pixicade shows ads; DoodleMatic does not.

### Which is updated more often, DoodleMatic or Pixicade?

DoodleMatic ships an update monthly, and Pixicade every 4 weeks. Most recently, DoodleMatic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pixicade on October 25, 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.*