# Pixicade vs Kakooma

The clearest difference is ads: Kakooma at none against Pixicade's shown. Pixicade's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 52%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixicade sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Kakooma sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixicade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixicade has 4.2K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Pixicade's written reviews are positive against 52% of Kakooma's.

Pixicade ships an update every 4 weeks, Kakooma every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixicade | Kakooma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517/reviews)** | [4.2 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakooma-math-brain-puzzles/id6746321576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 662 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) | [Tang Math Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589291970) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixicade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517)

Create your own video games without coding. Use pre-made assets or turn your drawings into playable games. Share your creations with a community of creators and play games made by others.

**Highlights:** Create games without coding, Use pre-made assets or drawings, Play games from other creators, Share games with friends and community, Add powerups and cosmetics, Leaderboards and quests, Kid-safe and COPPA compliant

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Enable Sharing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Animation and Alan Becker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pixicade Deluxe | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pixicade Plus | $17.99 | one-time |
| Features, No Ads, +1000 games | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- ⭐ Great game maker app
- 🎨 Drawings come to life
- 🚀 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Unique concept of creating games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with drawings
- Glitches when editing games
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Crashes and app freezes

**Requested features**

- More editing tools and customization options
- Ability to create multi-level games
- Improved color recognition and scanning
- Controller support
- Removal of ads and in-app purchases


### Kakooma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakooma-math-brain-puzzles/id6746321576)

Test your math skills in this puzzle game by finding number pairs that add up to or multiply to a target sum. Progress through four difficulty levels, race against the clock, and use hints to overcome challenges. Track your best scores to monitor improvement.

**Highlights:** Number pair puzzles, Addition and multiplication challenges, Four difficulty levels, Timed gameplay, Hint system, Score tracking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 240 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 720 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1330 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2900 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 6300 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 17000 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixicade free?

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

### Is Kakooma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixicade or Kakooma?

Pixicade is rated higher. Pixicade averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Kakooma averages 4.2 from 125 ratings.

### Do Pixicade or Kakooma have ads?

Pixicade shows ads; Kakooma does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixicade or Kakooma?

Pixicade ships an update every 4 weeks, and Kakooma every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixicade was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kakooma on October 28, 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.*