# Cup Blitz vs Pixel Cup Soccer

The clearest difference is price: Cup Blitz at Free against Pixel Cup Soccer's $4.99. Cup Blitz also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 139). Pixel Cup Soccer's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 35%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Cup Blitz is free to download; Pixel Cup Soccer costs $4.99 up front. Cup Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Cup Soccer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Cup Soccer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cup Blitz has 1.4K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Cup Blitz's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pixel Cup Soccer's.

Cup Blitz ships an update monthly, Pixel Cup Soccer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cup Blitz | Pixel Cup Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-blitz/id1364882464/reviews) | **[4.8 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cup-soccer-ultimate/id6452803093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 139 |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 466 MB | 548 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomasz Soroka](https://appshunter.io/developer/942170231) | [BATOVI Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/499893740) |

## What reviewers say

### Cup Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-blitz/id1364882464)

Compete in a fast-paced sports arcade game to lead your chosen nation to victory in a global championship. Choose from various game modes, collect and upgrade teams, and unlock new balls and stadiums to enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Global championship modes, Multiple game modes (Blitz, Cup, Nations League, Versus, Endless), Collection card system for countries, Unlockable balls and stadiums, Power-ups, Local multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (SALE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze pack of Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Multiplier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver pack of Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Summer Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sale pack of Stars | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden pack of Stars | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum pack of Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Titanium pack of Stars | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game concept
- ⚽ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🏆 Ability to play tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔁 No save/progress feature
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls at kickoff
- 🤖 Feels like playing against AI, not real opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Ball behavior issues at kickoff
- Freezing/crashing on some devices
- Progress/data not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to choose team/country
- Improved graphics and animations


### Pixel Cup Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cup-soccer-ultimate/id6452803093)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced, retro arcade soccer action with simple controls and deep gameplay. Play solo or with friends in various modes, including career and tournaments. Features pixel art, nostalgic soundtracks, and extensive team customization.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art style, Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Career mode with team management, Local multiplayer for 2-8 players, Customizable teams and tournaments, Deep gameplay mechanics, Women's soccer included

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cup Blitz free?

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

### Is Pixel Cup Soccer free?

Pixel Cup Soccer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cup Blitz or Pixel Cup Soccer?

Pixel Cup Soccer is rated higher. Cup Blitz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Pixel Cup Soccer averages 4.8 from 139 ratings.

### Do Cup Blitz or Pixel Cup Soccer have ads?

Cup Blitz shows ads; Pixel Cup Soccer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cup Blitz or Pixel Cup Soccer?

Cup Blitz ships an update monthly, and Pixel Cup Soccer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cup Blitz was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pixel Cup Soccer on October 27, 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.*