# Fidget Toy Maker vs Pixel By Number®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fidget Toy Maker at none against Pixel By Number®'s 16. Fidget Toy Maker also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 42%) and ratings volume (115K vs 4.8K). Pixel By Number®'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel By Number® sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Fidget Toy Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fidget Toy Maker against 4.7 for Pixel By Number®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fidget Toy Maker has 115K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Fidget Toy Maker's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pixel By Number®'s.

Fidget Toy Maker ships an update every 2 months, Pixel By Number® every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fidget Toy Maker | Pixel By Number® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-toy-maker/id1586073147/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-by-number-pixel-art/id1604351484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 449 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [COMMANDOO JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561328863) |

## What reviewers say

### Fidget Toy Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-toy-maker/id1586073147)

Design and create your own unique fidget pop toys by dragging materials and shaping them. Once crafted, enjoy popping the bubbles to your heart's content. Unleash your creativity to build the ultimate pop toy.

**Highlights:** Design custom fidget toys, Drag and drop materials, Shape toys in molds, Pop bubbles, Creative toy making

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying
- 👍 Allows for creativity
- 🤩 Calming and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Forced ads to keep designs
- 😒 Limited color/shape options
- 🥱 Gets boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Inconsistent color/shape rendering
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more fidget toy options beyond just pop-its
- Reduce the number of ads
- Allow users to fully customize their pop-its
- Implement a coin/currency system to unlock new features


### Pixel By Number®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-by-number-pixel-art/id1604351484)

Engage in a relaxing coloring experience with a vast library of 2D pixel art. Choose from over 10,000 free artworks or create your own by pixelating personal photos. This game offers a meditative escape with easy-to-follow coloring by number.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ free 2D artworks, Create pixel art from your own photos, Coloring boosters, Auto-suggest similar pictures, Time-lapse coloring videos, Seasonal and holiday themes

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Pack | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pixel Weekly VIP | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Pixel Monthly VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| Pixel Yearly VIP | $41.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Pack | $42.99 | per year |
| Sparkle Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Easter Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mother's Day gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Santa’s Coloring Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| 4th of July Pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Lots of pictures to color
- 🎨 Good color selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Frequent ad interruptions during gameplay
- 😡 Ads even after paying for premium
- 🐛 Progress not saved properly
- 🤔 Some pictures locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Coloring outside the lines
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect pixel coloring

**Requested features**

- More free pictures to color
- Ability to save progress
- Reduce ad frequency
- Add more picture categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fidget Toy Maker free?

Fidget Toy Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel By Number® free?

Pixel By Number® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fidget Toy Maker or Pixel By Number®?

Pixel By Number® is rated higher. Fidget Toy Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115K ratings, while Pixel By Number® averages 4.7 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Fidget Toy Maker or Pixel By Number® have ads?

Both Fidget Toy Maker and Pixel By Number® show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fidget Toy Maker or Pixel By Number®?

Fidget Toy Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel By Number® every 9 days. Most recently, Fidget Toy Maker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pixel By Number® on October 30, 2026.

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