Comparison

Pixel Rush vs Level Up Runner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Rush

Control a pixelated character through challenging obstacle courses, collecting pixels and stars to restore lost body parts and level up. Customize your character with various outfits and accessories while avoiding dangerous hurdles to achieve a perfect run.

Highlights
  • Challenging obstacle courses
  • Pixel collection and restoration
  • Character customization
  • Unlockable skins and accessories
  • Dynamic 3D running gameplay
  • Easy tap and slide controls
Features
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► RACE FOR SURVIVAL Control a man made out of pixel blocks as he races through challenging obstacle courses in this fun and fast-paced running game. Watch out: as Pixel Boy bumps into obstacles, he’ll lose pixels! Run and jump over the hurdles to ensure his survival, and reach the finish line in one piece to score a PERFECT RUN! Collect pixels and stars as you maneuver past all sorts of barriers to restore Pixel Boy’s lost body parts and level up. But be careful! If you knock into too many barriers, you’ll lose all your pixels and have to start again! ► PERSONALIZE YOUR PIXELS Keep Pixel Boy running in style with plenty of customization options! Unlock new character figures that you can accessorize with a wide variety of clothing and other great items. In this 3D runner, your look is up to you! If you think fast while you run, you’ll even have the chance to grab new items on the obstacle course. Look out, though: an obstacle might just knock your socks—or any other item you’re wearing—right off! ►GAME FEATURES: • Easy controls but challenging and dynamic gameplay. Just tap and slide left or right as you dash down the track! Practice makes for a PERFECT RUN! • Leap off launchpads to soar over barriers on the obstacle course. Beware of the hurdles, sharp spikes, swinging knives and axes, spinning platforms, and other stumbling blocks that could smash your pixels to smithereens! Will Pixel Boy survive as you steer him through increasingly difficult levels? • Collect keys to obtain new skins so you can play as a tree, chicken, and more wacky characters! • Unlock hundreds of items in the Shop! Earn stars to unlock unique new accessories for personalizing your character, including a top hat, crown, gloves, wand, boots, and a whole bunch of other options. Arrr, matey, wouldn’t you like to see Pixel Boy dressed up like a pirate? • The better your skills, the quicker you’ll save up enough pixels to unlock Mystery Boxes with special prizes. This running game takes time and concentration to master, but it pays off with big rewards! • Plenty of opportunities to nab extra stars. Run and jump your way through bonus levels with star multipliers. Get lucky in the Chest Game, and you just might hit the jackpot! • This 3D runner will keep you hooked with its awesome graphics and fun sound effects and music. • The optional vibration setting lets you FEEL the FUN! Don’t be a blockhead! Download the Pixel Rush running game now and race through an obstacle course on a quest for survival! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

About

Level Up Runner

Charge through enemies, grow stronger with each punch, and overcome obstacles. Customize your fighter with unique gear and strike fear into your opponents. Reach the final boss and claim victory.

Highlights
  • Action-packed running and punching gameplay
  • Variety of enemies and traps
  • Hundreds of customization options
  • Collect power-ups
  • Defeat the final boss
Features
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Are you a real hero? Are you the strongest, the biggest, the meanest, the one who can surpass every obstacle and flatten all the competition? This is your chance to prove it! The path is long, many enemies stand in your path. But all obstacles only serve to make you stronger! Charge straight into your enemies, punch them in their dumb faces and watch your muscles swell with new power. Keep going, keep punching, keep winning, keep growing, until you reach the Boss, the King, at the end of the level… he's the strongest of them all, to be able to beat him you'll need to have beaten all who came before him. You'll only get one shot, can you knock the crown from his head? Are boxing gloves too basic? Do you want to throw those fists with some style? Customize your fighter! Go brutal and decorate your mighty fists with the skulls of your enemies. Get funny and wear beachballs as boxing gloves. Customize your character, stride into battle wearing a viking helmet or a classic cowboys hat, or anything you want! Use your unique look to strike fear into the enemy. Your enemies grow fearful of your power, your might and your muscles. They build traps to stop you, lay out poisoned food, and send their mightiest to stop you at your weakest. Use your brain! You must avoid these obstacles to reach victory. Don't be fooled by the cake, it's poison! Features: • Easy Action Packed Gameplay, run forward and K.O. anyone in the way! • High Variety of Enemies and Traps, a test of both strength and skill! • 100's of Customization Options, create your unique fighter! • Collect Power Ups on Your Journey, become superhuman! Visit https://lionstudios.cc/contact-us/ if have any feedback, need help on beating a level or have any awesome ideas you would like to see in the game! From the Studio that brought you Mr. Bullet, Happy Glass, Ink Inc and Love Balls! Follow us to get news and updates on our other Award Winning titles; https://lionstudios.cc/ Facebook.com/LionStudios.cc Instagram.com/LionStudioscc Twitter.com/LionStudiosCC Youtube.com/c/LionStudiosCC

Screenshots

Pixel Rush4 screens
Level Up Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Rush at none against Level Up Runner's 6. Level Up Runner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Level Up Runner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixel Rush against 4.6 for Level Up Runner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Pixel Rush's written reviews are positive against 42% of Level Up Runner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Rush ships an update every 3 months, Level Up Runner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel Rush versus Level Up Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel RushLevel Up Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better4.6 (33K ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better42.2% of reviews
Number of ratings12K33K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB458 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSayGames LTDLion Studios

Customer experience

Pixel Rush

All ratings11,635 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative42.7%

Level Up Runner

All ratings32,646 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative52.3%

User reviews

Pixel Rush

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🤩 Addicting gameplay
  • 🙂 Great concept
  • 💯 Awesome game

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads
  • 😡 Ads ruin the experience
  • 🤕 Laggy performance
  • 🙄 Rigged chest rewards

Level Up Runner

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 💪 Satisfying combat mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads
  • 💰 Paywalls for upgrades
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues

Bugs and requests

Pixel Rush

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing issues
  • Inability to claim rewards
  • Compatibility problems
  • Crashing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to disable ads
  • Improved level design
  • Smoother controls

Level Up Runner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Levels freeze and become unplayable
  • Purchased no-ads feature doesn't work

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add special abilities and effects
  • Improve level progression and unlocks
  • Reduce reliance on ads for progression

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Rush

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Level Up Runner

One-time6
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Pound for Pound Bundle$2.99
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  • All In One$4.99
  • Powerful Bundle$6.99
  • Ultimate Bunlde$14.99

Questions

Is Pixel Rush free?
Pixel Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Level Up Runner free?
Level Up Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Rush or Level Up Runner?
Pixel Rush is rated higher. Pixel Rush averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Level Up Runner averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.
Do Pixel Rush or Level Up Runner have ads?
Both Pixel Rush and Level Up Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Rush or Level Up Runner?
Pixel Rush ships an update every 3 months, and Level Up Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Rush was updated on October 25, 2026 and Level Up Runner on October 25, 2026.

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