# Pixel Path vs Home Cross

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Path at 62% against Home Cross's 32%. Pixel Path also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Home Cross's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 876). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Path sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Home Cross sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Path holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 876 and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Pixel Path's written reviews are positive against 32% of Home Cross's.

Pixel Path ships an update every 2 months, Home Cross monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Path | Home Cross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (876 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-path/id1442526692/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-cross/id1468608983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 876 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 31.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-path/id1442526692)

Engage in a beautiful pixel art puzzle game where you paint paths to reveal hidden pictures. With hundreds of puzzles and themed packs, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages. Hints are available to assist you.

**Highlights:** Over 500 puzzles, Themed puzzle packs, Reveal animated scenes, Hint system, Stunning pixel art

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Great pixel art design
- 💤 Calming gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Limited tokens/keys to play
- 🕹️ Clunky/frustrating controls
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🚫 Lack of updates/new puzzles
- 💰 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Puzzle progress resets unexpectedly
- Ads freeze the app

**Requested features**

- More puzzles and levels
- Ability to purchase tokens/keys with coins
- Smoother controls and less screen movement
- Gallery mode to view completed puzzles
- Option to disable ads


### Home Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-cross/id1468608983)

Solve logic puzzles to reveal hidden home-themed pictures. This Sudoku-like game offers thousands of levels and a relaxing experience. Play with friends and unlock new challenges.

**Highlights:** Thousands of manually designed levels, Unlock hidden home-themed pictures, Easy to learn, hard to master, Play with friends, Daily rewards (tokens and coins)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $6.99 | per month |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Gift Step 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 💡 Challenging puzzles
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Lack of new content/updates

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that won't close or crash the app
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Puzzles not loading or getting stuck at 85%

**Requested features**

- More puzzle packs and difficulty levels
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee
- Undo/redo functionality
- Improved progress tracking and stats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Path free?

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

### Is Home Cross free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Path or Home Cross?

Pixel Path is rated higher. Pixel Path averages 4.8 out of 5 from 876 ratings, while Home Cross averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Pixel Path or Home Cross have ads?

Both Pixel Path and Home Cross show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Path or Home Cross?

Pixel Path ships an update every 2 months, and Home Cross monthly. Most recently, Pixel Path was updated on October 13, 2026 and Home Cross on October 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.*