Comparison

PXLPLAY vs StellRush

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

Head to head
About

PXLPLAY

Embark on an endless running adventure through a vibrant pixel world. Bounce, slide, and flip through unique paths, collecting points and unlocking new characters. Enjoy simple tap-to-play mechanics, achievements, and a catchy soundtrack in this colorful, stress-free arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Unique path generation
  • Tap-to-play gameplay
  • Collectible pixel characters
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Shrink and grow mechanics
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Bounce, slide, flip and run through a unique path each time you play this fun arcade game by Pixel Play LLC. Where people and pixels play. “PXL” is the first character you’ll meet in this adventurous endless runner. His happy bright color grabs your attention, and he’s hungry for pixel points. And more friends. Continue your adventure with PXL, enjoying achievements and surprising boosts in this stress-free and colorful pixel world. The ability to shrink and grow, accelerate, earn more pixel points and expand your collection of playful characters is limitless. FEATURES: UNIQUE path each time you play CAPTIVATING, modern colors SIMPLE instructions TAP - TAP gameplay DELIGHTFUL pixel personalities ORIGINAL soundtrack RANK on leaderboards SHRINK, grow and accelerate 70+ unique pixel characters 35+ achievements 12 languages FREE to download Follow Pixel Play on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/pixelplayHQ Follow Pixel Play on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PixelPlayHQ Follow Pixel Play on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixelplayhq Follow Pixel Play on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxPci0VacG6xvpPk3BjROdQ SUPPORT: https://www.pixelplay.com/support/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.pixelplay.com/privacy-policy/

About

StellRush

Features
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Embark on a heartfelt shooting RPG adventure among the stars with guardian spirits, and collect pets on a relaxing idle island! A shattered cube. Faded starlight. And the awakening of a girl named Lyra. In a world falling apart, she begins her journey toward the light once more. StellRush is a pastel-toned shooting RPG with a warm and emotional touch, where you follow lost starlight across maze-like planets. Explore puzzle-like stages with guardian spirits and pets, and take a break on the idle “Island” where you can collect stars and earn cubes automatically. [Game Features] ◆ A story-driven journey full of emotion Lyra’s adventure begins with the collapse of the cube. Her path is a touching journey to reclaim the lost starlight across distant planets. ◆ Maze-like puzzle stages to explore Go beyond simple combat — Experience the thrill of navigating paths, solving puzzles, and finding your way forward. ◆ Grow with unique guardian spirits Collect and level up a variety of guardian spirits, increase your combat power, and build your own dream team. ◆ Idle collection content: The Island Even without battles, you can grow your island and earn cubes automatically. Relax and gather stars to collect pets and expand your healing sanctuary. ◆ Pastel visuals & emotional sound design From soft visuals to soothing music, immerse yourself in a cozy atmosphere that feels like a warm embrace. [Legal & Support] Terms of Service: https://stellrush.com/sub/termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://stellrush.com/sub/privacy

Screenshots

PXLPLAY4 screens
StellRush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StellRush at fortnightly against PXLPLAY's every 4 months. PXLPLAY's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PXLPLAY sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and StellRush sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PXLPLAY ships an update every 4 months, StellRush fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PXLPLAY versus StellRush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPXLPLAYStellRush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB407 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Play LLCWHOAWHO Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PXLPLAY

One-time8
  • Blah Blah$0.99
  • DJ Bouncy$0.99
  • Zombie$0.99
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  • Sync$0.99
  • Dead Pixel$0.99
  • Myst$0.99
  • Zippy$0.99
  • Crunchy$0.99
9 purchases

StellRush

One-time9
  • 30 Soul Stones$0.49
  • Starter Package I$0.49
  • 180 Soul Stones$2.99
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  • Starter Package II$2.99
  • 400 Soul Stones$6.99
  • Event Package I$6.99
  • 880 Soul Stones$12.99
  • 2200 Soul Stones$29.99
  • 5500 Soul Stones$69.99

Questions

Is PXLPLAY free?
PXLPLAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StellRush free?
StellRush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PXLPLAY or StellRush have ads?
Both PXLPLAY and StellRush show ads.
Which is updated more often, PXLPLAY or StellRush?
PXLPLAY ships an update every 4 months, and StellRush fortnightly. Most recently, PXLPLAY was updated on October 15, 2026 and StellRush on October 11, 2026.

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