# hyperPad Hub vs Pixel Game Lab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Game Lab at 100% against hyperPad Hub's 53%. Pixel Game Lab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). hyperPad Hub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (113 vs 5). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Game Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. hyperPad Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Game Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hyperPad Hub has 113 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of hyperPad Hub's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Game Lab's.

hyperPad Hub ships an update every 2 months, Pixel Game Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hyperPad Hub | Pixel Game Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperpad-hub/id1484881474/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-game-lab/id6790815733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 258 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [UntitledD](https://appshunter.io/developer/406744168) | [Game Design Academy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896255039) |

## What reviewers say

### hyperPad Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperpad-hub/id1484881474)

Discover and play thousands of original indie games created without code on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Support emerging developers, test experimental titles, and join a community that values creativity. Enjoy a fresh gaming experience with no subscriptions or ads.

**Highlights:** Play thousands of indie games, Discover original, no-code games, Support indie game developers, Test early access and beta games, Connect with game creators, Play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for game creation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good game selection
- 👍 Recommended for non-coders
- 👍 Only 2D engine on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 No iPhone support for editor
- 💰 Creator app costs money
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and errors
- 🔄 Infrequent updates for viewer app
- 🤔 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Error loading project
- Cannot create account
- Login issues (keyboard disappears)
- App crashes constantly
- Email verification not received

**Requested features**

- iPhone support for the editor app
- Search bar functionality
- Free version of the creator app
- 3D version with visual scripting
- More frequent updates for the viewer app


### Pixel Game Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-game-lab/id6790815733)

Create and play your own pixel-art games. Design characters, build levels with traps and platforms, and then bring them to life in a full game engine. Share your creations or play games made by other kids.

**Highlights:** Pixel art character design, Animated asset creation, Level building with terrain and traps, Full game engine for play, Co-op multiplayer, Catalog of community-created games, Safe sharing and moderation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extended Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Extended Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hyperPad Hub free?

hyperPad Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Game Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, hyperPad Hub or Pixel Game Lab?

Pixel Game Lab is rated higher. hyperPad Hub averages 3.5 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Pixel Game Lab averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do hyperPad Hub or Pixel Game Lab have ads?

hyperPad Hub shows ads; Pixel Game Lab does not.

### Which is updated more often, hyperPad Hub or Pixel Game Lab?

hyperPad Hub ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel Game Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, hyperPad Hub was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pixel Game Lab on October 15, 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.*