Comparison

PxlTag vs ALIVE

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

Head to head
About

PxlTag

Features
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PxlTag is an outdoor AR game. Watch the radar and collect items in the real world surroundings to stop your opponents. Last player standing wins! Obstruct the opponents by collecting items and using them. Pick them up before anyone else does. Watch the players on the radar, throw a bomb, catch them in a net, capture them in a cage and activate traps. HOW TO PLAY Join or create a game, divide players into teams and start the game. Players and gamecenter are shown on the radar as well as the game area. If a player is outside the game area the player loses HP. Items are spread out within the game area and are shown as augmented reality on the screen. Run to them and pick them up and use them. If an item is picked it is gone for all the other players. Turn on the map view to see where the items are. Pick up a visibility potion to see other players. You can find cages or throw a net, to force your opponents to stop. Throw a bomb to make your opponents lose HP. Just find any item to obstruct your opponents or get an advantage! Subscription This app is free-to-play for a trial period. It offers a monthly subscription after the trial period, which unlocks unlimited number of games. Prices may vary in different countries. Terms of use and privacy policy * https://pixelgapcom.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ * https://pixelgapcom.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

About

ALIVE

Experience a war game in augmented reality, featuring multiple arenas and VOIP communication. Engage in single-player practice, duel challenges, or multiplayer battles with up to eight players.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality gameplay
  • Multiplayer mode (up to 8 players)
  • Duel mode
  • Single player practice mode
  • VOIP communication
  • Multiple arenas
Features
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the game is a war game, with wepons purchased through in app purchases ,with multiplayer capability mode for maximum of 8 pax, and duel mode for challenges, and a single player practice mode and VOIP coms, several arenas to choose from The entire game-play is based on Augmented Reality

Screenshots

PxlTag4 screens
ALIVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ALIVE at every 5 months against PxlTag's every 19 months. ALIVE also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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. PxlTag sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and ALIVE sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PxlTag ships an update every 19 months, ALIVE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PxlTag versus ALIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPxlTagALIVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB1.2 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMartin AlmersQuantum Reflections Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PxlTag

Subscriptions1
  • PxlTag Subscription$0.991 Month
5 purchases

ALIVE

One-time5
  • BitofNova$0.99
  • SackofNova$5.99
  • FullofNova$9.99
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  • MightofNova$39.99
  • LegendOfNova$79.99

Questions

Is PxlTag free?
PxlTag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALIVE free?
ALIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PxlTag or ALIVE have ads?
Neither PxlTag nor ALIVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PxlTag or ALIVE?
PxlTag ships an update every 19 months, and ALIVE every 5 months. Most recently, PxlTag was updated on October 13, 2026 and ALIVE on October 12, 2026.

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