# BG Catalog vs Pixelio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BG Catalog at none against Pixelio's 7. BG Catalog also leads on ratings volume (255 vs 14). Pixelio's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 58%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixelio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. BG Catalog asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BG Catalog against 4.6 for Pixelio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BG Catalog has 255 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of BG Catalog's written reviews are positive against 91% of Pixelio's.

BG Catalog ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixelio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BG Catalog | Pixelio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-catalog/id1558147475/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelio-habit-tracker-rpg/id6761470365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fco. Javier Perez Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477714897) | [Lux Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889829227) |

## What reviewers say

### BG Catalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-catalog/id1558147475)

Organize your board game collection, track plays, and manage game nights with friends. Easily catalog owned games, wishlists, and see detailed statistics on your gaming habits. Share game details and victories via QR codes and social media.

**Highlights:** Manage board game collection, Track game plays and scores, Organize friends and play locations, Game status management (owned, wishlist, etc.), Statistics on games played and usage, Share games and results via QR code, Social media sharing of game rankings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth sync with BGG
- 📊 Comprehensive statistics
- 💰 Free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with BGG
- ⚠️ Unable to add games not in collection
- 🔍 Search functionality issues
- 🔒 Requires BGG login

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open game details
- Crashes and freezes after recent update
- Incorrect game information displayed
- Login/sync failures

**Requested features**

- Add scoring sheets for games
- Connect with friends who use the app
- Customizable collections
- Faction/team tracking for games


### Pixelio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelio-habit-tracker-rpg/id6761470365)

This app transforms daily tasks into an engaging role-playing game. Complete habits to earn experience points, unlock items, and explore a fantasy world. It offers a rewarding approach to habit building without pressure.

**Highlights:** Customizable habit recurrence, Earn XP and gold for completed habits, Level up character and unlock stages, Equip avatar with pixel art items, Explore 6 fantasy regions, Weekly item shop, Unlock achievements and memories, Track streaks and progress

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Pixelio Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Super Pixelio — Launch Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Super Pixelio Annual | $84.99 | per year |
| Super Pixelio Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Pixelio Lifetime | $54.99 | one-time |
| Super Pixelio Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Super Pixelio Lifetime | $114.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BG Catalog free?

BG Catalog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixelio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BG Catalog or Pixelio?

Pixelio is rated higher. BG Catalog averages 4.5 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Pixelio averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do BG Catalog or Pixelio have ads?

Neither BG Catalog nor Pixelio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BG Catalog or Pixelio?

BG Catalog ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixelio weekly. Most recently, BG Catalog was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pixelio on November 5, 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.*