Comparison

Big Pixel Run vs Pixel Rush

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

Head to head
About

Big Pixel Run

Test your reflexes in this challenging, retro-inspired endless runner. Guide your player with a single finger, collecting coins to open gates and avoid obstacles. Power-ups offer temporary invincibility in this highly addictive game.

Highlights
  • Retro-inspired endless runner
  • One-finger control
  • Coin collection for gate opening
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Power-up gems for invincibility
  • 9 levels
  • Infinite gameplay
Features
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Challenge your reflexes in this addicting and difficult game. Blast through this retro-inspired endless runner, and use your finger to control your player. Pass through the walls by being quick to gather all the coins needed to open the gate. Be careful not to hit the obstacles as you go through the narrow passage. Obtain the power up gem to protect yourself with invincibility, until you hit an obstacle. As you progress through each level, you'll encounter more coins, faster obstacles, and even moving obstacles. Be warned, this game is highly addictive and gets hard very quickly. Features: - 9 Levels - One finger control - Infinite gameplay

About

Pixel Rush

Control a pixelated character through challenging obstacle courses, collecting pixels and stars to restore lost body parts and level up. Customize your character with various outfits and accessories while avoiding dangerous hurdles to achieve a perfect run.

Highlights
  • Challenging obstacle courses
  • Pixel collection and restoration
  • Character customization
  • Unlockable skins and accessories
  • Dynamic 3D running gameplay
  • Easy tap and slide controls
Features
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► RACE FOR SURVIVAL Control a man made out of pixel blocks as he races through challenging obstacle courses in this fun and fast-paced running game. Watch out: as Pixel Boy bumps into obstacles, he’ll lose pixels! Run and jump over the hurdles to ensure his survival, and reach the finish line in one piece to score a PERFECT RUN! Collect pixels and stars as you maneuver past all sorts of barriers to restore Pixel Boy’s lost body parts and level up. But be careful! If you knock into too many barriers, you’ll lose all your pixels and have to start again! ► PERSONALIZE YOUR PIXELS Keep Pixel Boy running in style with plenty of customization options! Unlock new character figures that you can accessorize with a wide variety of clothing and other great items. In this 3D runner, your look is up to you! If you think fast while you run, you’ll even have the chance to grab new items on the obstacle course. Look out, though: an obstacle might just knock your socks—or any other item you’re wearing—right off! ►GAME FEATURES: • Easy controls but challenging and dynamic gameplay. Just tap and slide left or right as you dash down the track! Practice makes for a PERFECT RUN! • Leap off launchpads to soar over barriers on the obstacle course. Beware of the hurdles, sharp spikes, swinging knives and axes, spinning platforms, and other stumbling blocks that could smash your pixels to smithereens! Will Pixel Boy survive as you steer him through increasingly difficult levels? • Collect keys to obtain new skins so you can play as a tree, chicken, and more wacky characters! • Unlock hundreds of items in the Shop! Earn stars to unlock unique new accessories for personalizing your character, including a top hat, crown, gloves, wand, boots, and a whole bunch of other options. Arrr, matey, wouldn’t you like to see Pixel Boy dressed up like a pirate? • The better your skills, the quicker you’ll save up enough pixels to unlock Mystery Boxes with special prizes. This running game takes time and concentration to master, but it pays off with big rewards! • Plenty of opportunities to nab extra stars. Run and jump your way through bonus levels with star multipliers. Get lucky in the Chest Game, and you just might hit the jackpot! • This 3D runner will keep you hooked with its awesome graphics and fun sound effects and music. • The optional vibration setting lets you FEEL the FUN! Don’t be a blockhead! Download the Pixel Rush running game now and race through an obstacle course on a quest for survival! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Big Pixel Run4 screens
Pixel Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Pixel Run at 100% against Pixel Rush's 48%. Big Pixel Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Pixel Rush's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (12K vs 9). On price, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. Big Pixel Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Pixel Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Rush has 12K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Big Pixel Run's written reviews are positive against 48% of Pixel Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Pixel Run ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Rush every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Big Pixel Run versus Pixel Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Pixel RunPixel Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.7 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings912K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMighty Apps, Limited Liability CompanySayGames LTD

Customer experience

Big Pixel Run

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixel Rush

All ratings11,636 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative42.7%

Bugs and requests

Big Pixel Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pixel Rush

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing issues
  • Inability to claim rewards
  • Compatibility problems
  • Crashing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to disable ads
  • Improved level design
  • Smoother controls

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Big Pixel Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Pixel Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Pixel Run free?
Big Pixel Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Rush free?
Pixel Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Big Pixel Run or Pixel Rush?
Big Pixel Run is rated higher. Big Pixel Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pixel Rush averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do Big Pixel Run or Pixel Rush have ads?
Pixel Rush shows ads; Big Pixel Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Pixel Run or Pixel Rush?
Big Pixel Run ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Rush every 3 months. Most recently, Big Pixel Run was updated on June 1, 2026 and Pixel Rush on September 24, 2026.

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