Pixel Pilot 3D vs Populus Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel Pilot 3D
Pilot a spacecraft, tilt to steer, and blast monsters and ghosts. Collect coins to earn points and progress through levels in this action-packed arcade shooter. More content is planned for future updates.
- Spacecraft piloting
- Monster destruction
- Tilt controls
- Coin collection
- Ghost enemies
- Multiple levels
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Pixel Pilot is a spacecraft shooting game. Select your favorite ship and destory your enemies! Or else you could be killed by the monsters! Be also aware of the ghost, it hides among the trees! Turn ship by tilting your device, collect coins and shoot monsters for points. More levels are coming!
Populus Run
Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.
- Control a crowd of people
- Dodge giant fast food
- Slide down pipes
- Battle rapper bosses
- Hardcore mode
- Collect secret characters
- Original soundtrack
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Play the opening levels for free with no ads. Unlock the full game forever with a single in-app purchase. Populus Run is the unconventional running game where you control a crowd of people. • Dodge giant fast food • Slide down pipes like at a waterpark • Battle rapper bosses, including Macaron, Donut, and Burger • Test yourself in Hardcore mode • Collect all the secret characters who are hidden in the levels • Show your respect for the upbeat original soundtrack with its choral singing Populus Run was originally released exclusively on Apple Arcade. Now it's available on the App Store. If you've played the game before, your progress and achievements will be carried over.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Populus Run at 4.7 against Pixel Pilot 3D's 4.0. Populus Run also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Pixel Pilot 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Pilot 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Populus Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Populus Run has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pixel Pilot 3D ships an update every 3 days, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel Pilot 3D | Populus Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 523 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Salenius Code AB | FIFTYTWO |
Customer experience
Pixel Pilot 3D
Populus Run
Bugs and requests
Pixel Pilot 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Populus Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly
Requested features
4 requests- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls
In-app purchases
Pixel Pilot 3D
No in-app purchases
Populus Run
- Full Game$3.99
Questions
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