# Pixel Smash vs Ghosty Trip

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Smash at none against Ghosty Trip's shown. Pixel Smash also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (44 vs 7). Ghosty Trip's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Smash sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Ghosty Trip sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Smash has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Pixel Smash's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ghosty Trip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel Smash ships an update every 3 weeks, Ghosty Trip every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Smash | Ghosty Trip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-smash/id1527220089/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosty-trip/id6746176455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gameley](https://appshunter.io/developer/939510611) | [Pujia8 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436425196) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-smash/id1527220089)

Engage in intense battles with high-quality graphics and realistic physics. Arm yourself, upgrade your gear, and aim for victory in this action-packed war game. Compete in various arenas and challenge your friends.

**Highlights:** High-quality graphics and sound, Realistic physics and special effects, Infinite gameplay with various weapons, Numerous maps and game modes, Powerful power-ups and upgrades, Easy and comfortable control options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscribe | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Gems*20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Chest | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems*60 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems*120 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems*200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems*400 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem*1000 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Ghosty Trip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosty-trip/id6746176455)

Embark on an epic journey in a mystical land where souls gain powers based on their earthly deeds. Train and battle alongside your pet companions, choosing to fight for good or embrace darkness in a conflict that spans two worlds.

**Highlights:** Soul-based pet system, Good vs. Evil conflict, Real-world impact mechanics, Pet-powered combat, World reshaping abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Horn Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Ticket 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Horn Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mount Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tower Fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 3 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Smash free?

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

### Is Ghosty Trip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Smash or Ghosty Trip?

Pixel Smash is rated higher. Pixel Smash averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Ghosty Trip averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pixel Smash or Ghosty Trip have ads?

Ghosty Trip shows ads; Pixel Smash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Smash or Ghosty Trip?

Pixel Smash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ghosty Trip every 5 days. Most recently, Pixel Smash was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ghosty Trip on October 30, 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.*