Comparison

Pixel Cover vs HiLo

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Cover

This app reinvents color-by-number games by allowing players to control a character with a joystick. Collect pixel colors, stack them in a backpack, and run over numbers to complete dynamic pixel art.

Highlights
  • Joystick character control
  • Collect and stack pixel colors
  • Dynamic color-by-number gameplay
  • Reveal pixel art masterpieces
  • Action-packed painting experience
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Tired of the same old color-by-number games? It’s time to try something new, fun, and dynamic! In Pixel Cover: By Numbers, you don’t just tap numbers—you take control. Move your character with a joystick, gather pixel colors from printers, stack them in your backpack, and run over numbers to bring the artwork to life. Why it’s different: Joystick Control: No more boring tapping! Take charge of your character as you paint pixel art. Collect & Stack: Strategically gather colors from printers and plan your path. Reveal Masterpieces: Complete stunning pixel art creations with an exciting hands-on approach. It’s pixel art painting like you’ve never seen before—action-packed, creative, and satisfying. Forget the basic "tap-and-fill" mechanics; this is color-by-number reinvented. Get ready to stack, run, and paint your way to stunning pixel art masterpieces!

About

HiLo

Features
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One tap to learn. One more go, forever. See a single stat, then call it: is the next one HIGHER or LOWER? That is the whole game, and you will not be able to stop. Get it right, your streak climbs. Get it wrong, the run is over and you are already swiping into the next one. Swipe up for higher, down for lower, or tap the buttons. The number ticks up to the reveal, the haptic snaps, and you find out if you read it right. No tutorial, no sign-up, no waiting. Play your first round in seconds. WHY IT STICKS - The "one more go" loop: every miss makes you want instant revenge. - Real-world stats, real surprises. You think you know, then the number flips on you. - Beat your best streak on every deck and watch the records fall. - Bold, clean design: warm cream canvas, heavy black ink, vivid color, chunky type. Not another generic quiz. 60+ DECKS, ONE SIMPLE CALL 47 free decks plus 15 premium packs, each built around a different stat: - WORLD: World Capitals, Rich List (GDP per head), Live Longer (life expectancy), Empire State (largest empires), Land Grab, and more. - NATURE: Peak Bagger (mountains), River Run, Ring of Fire (volcanoes), Need for Speed (animal speeds), Old Timers (animal lifespans). - POP CULTURE: Blockbusters (box office), Hit Play (music video views), Binge Watch (Netflix views), Player One (game sales), Drive-Thru (fast-food calories), To The Moon (crypto). - SPORT: Medal Table, Goal Machine, Century Club (international caps). Premium packs add Billionaire Club, Grid Legends (F1 wins), Market Movers (company value), Full Throttle (horsepower), Trophy Assets (team values), Deck Envy (superyachts), Sold! (car auctions), and more. A GLOBAL DAILY CHALLENGE One puzzle. Everyone. Today. Each day brings a single shared sequence that is the same for every player in the world. See exactly how you compare, keep your day streak alive, and get a peek at tomorrow's deck. LEADERBOARDS Pick a nickname and climb. Today, This Week, and All Time boards show how your runs stack up. Joining is optional and no account is needed. BEAT YOUR BEST Your best streak is saved for every deck, waiting to be broken. One more run is always one tap away. BUILT TO FEEL GREAT Satisfying haptics and sound on every call. Milestone celebrations when you hit a hot streak. Toggle sound and haptics any time in settings. FREE TO PLAY, FAIR BY DEFAULT HiLo is free, supported by non-personalized ads. No tracking, ever. Prefer it clean? Optional purchases let you Remove Ads, buy individual premium packs, or go All Access with a yearly subscription that unlocks every pack, including everything added in the future. Great for a thirty-second break, a road-trip passenger seat, or a slow afternoon that quietly turns into an hour. Works on iPhone and iPad. So go on. Is the next one higher, or lower? Call it. Terms of Use: https://hilo-game-web.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://hilo-game-web.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Pixel Cover4 screens
HiLo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixel Cover at every 6 days against HiLo's every 4 months. 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. Pixel Cover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and HiLo sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Cover ships an update every 6 days, HiLo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pixel Cover versus HiLo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel CoverHiLo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGokay AydnSAMUEL NOBRE OLIVEIRA

Bugs and requests

Pixel Cover

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing/crashing
  • Progress/coins disappearing
  • Inability to access new collections

Requested features

4 requests
  • More collections/levels
  • Ability to replay levels
  • Reduced ads or ad-free option
  • Bug fixes

HiLo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Cover

One-time3
  • No Ads$0.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • No Ads$4.99
13 purchases

HiLo

One-time13
  • Trophy Assets: Team Values$0.99
  • Deck Envy: Superyachts$0.99
  • Sold!: Car Auction Prices$0.99
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  • Billionaire Club$0.99
  • Market Movers$0.99
  • Top Line$0.99
  • Sub Count$0.99
  • Stream Team$0.99
  • Heavy Rotation$0.99
  • Full Throttle$0.99
  • Medal Magnets$0.99
  • Unicorn Club$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Pixel Cover free?
Pixel Cover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiLo free?
HiLo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Cover or HiLo have ads?
Both Pixel Cover and HiLo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Cover or HiLo?
Pixel Cover ships an update every 6 days, and HiLo every 4 months. Most recently, Pixel Cover was updated on October 24, 2026 and HiLo on October 31, 2026.

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