# Pixicade vs Astral Bloom

The clearest difference is rating: Astral Bloom at 5.0 against Pixicade's 4.5. Astral Bloom also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). Pixicade's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixicade sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Astral Bloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astral Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixicade has 4.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixicade ships an update every 4 weeks, Astral Bloom every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixicade | Astral Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-bloom/id6806000457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 662 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) | [Stephen Lutz II](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806000459) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Enable Sharing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pixicade Deluxe | $9.99 | 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


### Astral Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-bloom/id6806000457)

A relaxing spatial puzzle game featuring interactive 3D cubes with directional patterns. Offers two modes: Normal for progression with challenges and Zen for a pressure-free experience. Enjoy offline play and customizable feedback.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D cube puzzles, Normal progression mode, Relaxing Zen mode, Offline gameplay, Optional sound and haptic feedback, Hint system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixicade free?

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

### Is Astral Bloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixicade or Astral Bloom?

Astral Bloom is rated higher. Pixicade averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Astral Bloom averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pixicade or Astral Bloom have ads?

Both Pixicade and Astral Bloom show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixicade or Astral Bloom?

Pixicade ships an update every 4 weeks, and Astral Bloom every 6 days. Most recently, Pixicade was updated on November 9, 2026 and Astral Bloom on November 6, 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.*