# Murdered by Midnight vs GPixel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPixel at 79% against Murdered by Midnight's 33%. GPixel also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months). Murdered by Midnight's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Murdered by Midnight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPixel sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPixel holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPixel has 517 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Murdered by Midnight's written reviews are positive against 79% of GPixel's.

Murdered by Midnight ships an update every 26 months, GPixel every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Murdered by Midnight | GPixel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murdered-by-midnight/id1576426093/reviews) | **[4.6 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpixel-turn-based-racing/id1613377242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **517** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Appracatappra, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/389034119) | [Jacopo Guanziroli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613377244) |

## What reviewers say

### Murdered by Midnight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murdered-by-midnight/id1576426093)

Engage in a thrilling murder mystery game set in the 1920s. Deduce the killer, weapon, motive, and time of death by following clues and interrogating characters. Play solo or with friends globally.

**Highlights:** Deduce murderer, weapon, motive, and time of death, Set in a 1920s Art Deco mansion, Highly replayable with over 483,000 possible outcomes, Single-player against AI or multiplayer with friends, Achievements and scoreboard, Immersive period-specific graphics and characters

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Murdered By Midnight Deluxe | $0.99 | one-time |


### GPixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpixel-turn-based-racing/id1613377242)

Experience a unique turn-based racing game where strategy meets casual fun. Plan your moves on a pixel grid to outsmart opponents and climb global leaderboards. Enjoy various game modes, weather conditions, and car customization.

**Highlights:** Turn-based pixel grid racing, World Tour mode, Online leaderboards, Time and moves countdown modes, Boosters (Turbo, Brakes), Weather conditions, Multiplayer options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brakes Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speedway Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove pop-up ads forever! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pole Position Booster Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Interesting blend of racing and strategy
- 🎨 Customizable car designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with timed races
- 💰 Intrusive ads even after purchase
- 🕰️ Frustrating time limits on some levels
- 🔒 Inability to restore purchases across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Timed races not functioning properly
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Purchased content not carrying over to new devices

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Asynchronous multiplayer
- Option to disable timed races
- Improved leaderboard functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Murdered by Midnight free?

Murdered by Midnight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPixel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Murdered by Midnight or GPixel?

GPixel is rated higher. Murdered by Midnight averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while GPixel averages 4.6 from 517 ratings.

### Do Murdered by Midnight or GPixel have ads?

GPixel shows ads; Murdered by Midnight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Murdered by Midnight or GPixel?

Murdered by Midnight ships an update every 26 months, and GPixel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Murdered by Midnight was updated on November 3, 2026 and GPixel on November 3, 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.*