# McPixel 3 vs The Longing Mobile

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Longing Mobile at 102 against McPixel 3's 8. The Longing Mobile also leads on chart position (#167 vs unranked). McPixel 3's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

McPixel 3 costs $2.99 and The Longing Mobile $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for McPixel 3 against 4.6 for The Longing Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Longing Mobile has 102 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | McPixel 3 | The Longing Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcpixel-3/id1608385698/reviews) | **[4.6 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-longing-mobile/id1664728844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 79.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 145 MB | 528 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Devolver](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/324565007) |

## What reviewers say

### McPixel 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcpixel-3/id1608385698)

Embark on a chaotic adventure as a wannabe hero in over 100 levels and 20 minigames. Discover hilarious gags, interact with thousands of items, and use coins to unlock new areas and costumes. Explore the city of McBurg and find hidden challenges.

**Highlights:** 100 mind-blowing levels, Over 20 minigames, Thousands of hilarious gags, Interactive items, Unlockable levels and costumes, Explore McBurg city

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Longing Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-longing-mobile/id1664728844)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a unique adventure as a lonely servant waiting for your king's 400-day slumber to end. Explore vast caves, collect items, read classic literature, or brave dangerous outer regions. The choice is yours in this atmospheric idle game.

**Highlights:** Slow exploration of hand-drawn caves, Atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack, Multiple endings, Hidden secrets, Time-based puzzles, Lonely protagonist

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative game concept
- 🧘 Relaxing and meditative gameplay experience
- 💎 Beautiful graphics and atmospheric design
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🎮 Engaging puzzle mechanics and riddles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Very slow-paced gameplay (not for everyone)
- ⏳ Requires extreme patience and long wait times
- 🔤 Text size too small on mobile devices
- 🔊 Sound/audio issues reported
- 🎮 Limited gameplay variety after initial exploration

**Reported bugs**

- Opening sequence resets when changing screen brightness
- Sound/audio not working (permanent mute)
- Character gets stuck or walks in air
- Screen freezes/hangs
- Cannot descend to lower room levels

**Requested features**

- Cloud save synchronization across devices (iPhone/iPad)
- Widget to check game progress without opening app
- Ability to restart game for new playthroughs
- Text size adjustment option
- Additional living room or room expansion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McPixel 3 free?

McPixel 3 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Longing Mobile free?

The Longing Mobile costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, McPixel 3 or The Longing Mobile?

The Longing Mobile is rated higher. McPixel 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Longing Mobile averages 4.6 from 102 ratings.

### Do McPixel 3 or The Longing Mobile have ads?

Neither McPixel 3 nor The Longing Mobile shows ads.

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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.*