# Tag with Ryan vs Pixicade

The clearest difference is rating: Pixicade at 4.5 against Tag with Ryan's 4.1. Pixicade also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Tag with Ryan's advantage is chart position (#158 vs unranked) and ratings volume (15K vs 4.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tag with Ryan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixicade sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixicade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Tag with Ryan's written reviews are positive against 80% of Pixicade's.

Tag with Ryan ships an update every 2 months, Pixicade every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tag with Ryan | Pixicade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 662 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) |

## What reviewers say

### Tag with Ryan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure with Ryan. Outrun Combo Panda, collect costumes, and unlock power-ups and vehicles. Complete daily missions and gather in-game currency to upgrade your abilities and progress through vibrant landscapes.

**Highlights:** Collect Ryan's costumes, Run through incredible landscapes, Unlock epic power-ups, Speed through levels in vehicles, Complete daily missions, Collect Suns and Pizzas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Pizza Slices | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sun Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Pizza Slices | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pizza Slices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Key Ring | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Key Ring | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ton of Pizza Slices | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Pizza Slices | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and costumes
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🔑 Difficulty unlocking new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to see in-game currency
- Glitches when tagging Gus
- Ads causing disruptions
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Ability to save progress across devices
- More character and costume options
- Adjustable difficulty settings


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Enable Sharing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pixicade Deluxe | $9.99 | 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 Tag with Ryan free?

Tag with Ryan 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, Tag with Ryan or Pixicade?

Pixicade is rated higher. Tag with Ryan averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Pixicade averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Tag with Ryan or Pixicade have ads?

Both Tag with Ryan and Pixicade show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tag with Ryan or Pixicade?

Tag with Ryan ships an update every 2 months, and Pixicade every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tag with Ryan was updated on November 12, 2026 and Pixicade on November 12, 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.*