# POINPY vs Pixl8

The clearest difference is monetization model: POINPY at free against Pixl8's free with in-app purchases. POINPY also leads on ratings volume (286 vs 2). Pixl8's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POINPY sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pixl8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for POINPY against 5.0 for Pixl8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POINPY has 286 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixl8 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POINPY | Pixl8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixl8/id6805516278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **286** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Devolver](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Codedreams](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805516280) |

## What reviewers say

### POINPY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722)

Bounce upwards, dodging enemies and collecting fruit to feed a hungry beast. Unlock new abilities and modes as you climb higher in this vertical action game. Explore randomly generated areas and master one-handed controls.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-handed controls, Bounce and flip mechanics, Collect fruit for beast's juice, Dodge adorable baddies, Unlockable puzzle and endless modes, Randomly generated areas

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip! | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pixl8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixl8/id6805516278)

This app transforms your iPhone into a retro 8-bit console for PICO-8 games. It allows you to play a vast library of handcrafted pixel-art games, with features like customizable touch controls, controller support, and cross-platform multiplayer.

**Highlights:** PICO-8 game library, Tap-and-play cart system, Customizable touch controls, Bluetooth controller support, Cross-platform multiplayer, Save states management

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixl8 Pro:Save States & Multiplayer | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POINPY free?

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

### Is Pixl8 free?

Pixl8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, POINPY or Pixl8?

Pixl8 is rated higher. POINPY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Pixl8 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do POINPY or Pixl8 have ads?

Neither POINPY nor Pixl8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POINPY or Pixl8?

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixl8 every 4 days. Most recently, POINPY was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pixl8 on October 31, 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.*