# Pixeltopia vs Minimalz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minimalz at 61% against Pixeltopia's 0%. Minimalz also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (35 vs 2). Pixeltopia's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixeltopia sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Minimalz sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minimalz holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minimalz has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pixeltopia's written reviews are positive against 61% of Minimalz's.

Pixeltopia ships an update every 3 months, Minimalz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixeltopia | Minimalz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeltopia/id1478461880/reviews) | **[3.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalz/id6451483967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VR Virtual Reality Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456401256) | [Minidragon](https://appshunter.io/developer/989625752) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixeltopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeltopia/id1478461880)

Engage in a pixel-based drawing game where you color pre-selected objects and characters. Progress from simple designs with few colors to complex, vibrant artwork. Enjoy a creative and relaxing coloring experience.

**Highlights:** Pixel-based drawing game, Color pre-selected objects, Color characters, Easy and advanced drawings, Variety of beautiful colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Charged immediately, no free trial
- 👎 Misleading advertising
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🖼️ Wallpapers don't move
- 🎨 Basic painting app

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work as advertised
- Subscription charges despite cancellation


### Minimalz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalz/id6451483967)

Design unique creatures by combining various parts. This companion app lets you create and customize your own characters for a fun, creative experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom creatures, Mix and match parts, Spinoff from Pixel Petz, Mini game

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Skip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Giant Skip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixeltopia free?

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

### Is Minimalz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixeltopia or Minimalz?

Minimalz is rated higher. Pixeltopia averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Minimalz averages 3.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do Pixeltopia or Minimalz have ads?

Minimalz shows ads; Pixeltopia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixeltopia or Minimalz?

Pixeltopia ships an update every 3 months, and Minimalz every 2 months. Most recently, Pixeltopia was updated on October 24, 2026 and Minimalz on October 23, 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.*