# Pulsar vs GPixel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulsar at none against GPixel's 7. Pulsar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). GPixel's advantage is ratings volume (517 vs 11). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPixel sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pulsar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pulsar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPixel has 517 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Pulsar's written reviews are positive against 79% of GPixel's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pulsar | GPixel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsar/id1417966886/reviews)** | [4.6 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpixel-turn-based-racing/id1613377242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **517** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 79.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) | [Jacopo Guanziroli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613377244) |

## What reviewers say

### Pulsar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsar/id1417966886)

A minimalist arcade game where players must orbit a planet without crashing. Each completed orbit spawns a faster moon, increasing the challenge. Test your reflexes and timing in this gravity-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Orbit planets, Avoid collisions, Increasing moon speed, Gravity mechanics, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpixel-turn-based-racing/id1613377242)

Experience a unique turn-based racing game where strategy meets casual fun. Plan your moves on a pixel grid to outsmart opponents and climb global leaderboards. Enjoy various game modes, weather conditions, and car customization.

**Highlights:** Turn-based pixel grid racing, World Tour mode, Online leaderboards, Time and moves countdown modes, Boosters (Turbo, Brakes), Weather conditions, Multiplayer options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brakes Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speedway Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove pop-up ads forever! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pole Position Booster Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Interesting blend of racing and strategy
- 🎨 Customizable car designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with timed races
- 💰 Intrusive ads even after purchase
- 🕰️ Frustrating time limits on some levels
- 🔒 Inability to restore purchases across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Timed races not functioning properly
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Purchased content not carrying over to new devices

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Asynchronous multiplayer
- Option to disable timed races
- Improved leaderboard functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pulsar free?

Pulsar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPixel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pulsar or GPixel?

Pulsar is rated higher. Pulsar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while GPixel averages 4.6 from 517 ratings.

### Do Pulsar or GPixel have ads?

GPixel shows ads; Pulsar does not.

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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.*