# Doom Simulator vs Pixel Odyssey

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Odyssey at 69% against Doom Simulator's 0%. Pixel Odyssey also leads on ads (none vs shown). Doom Simulator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doom Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Odyssey sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doom Simulator ships an update weekly, Pixel Odyssey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doom Simulator | Pixel Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-odyssey-text-mmorpg/id6475733440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **164** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ICLOCKWORK PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633595140) | [Lino Iten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725008335) |

## What reviewers say

### Doom Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-simulator/id1634328315)

Embark on a post-apocalyptic journey to find your missing sibling. Make choices that shape your story, customize your character, and battle enemies. Discover companions, pets, and mini-games in this adventure.

**Highlights:** Interactive storyline with player choices, Customizable character designs, Exciting boss battles, Diverse collection system, Buddy and pet system, Variety of mini-games

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Energy Cubes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Energy Cubes | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad-blocking | $6.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Energy Cubes | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Battle pass | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-odyssey-text-mmorpg/id6475733440)

This portrait-mode MMORPG offers a fair play experience with no ads or pay-to-win mechanics. Engage in turn-based combat, explore a pixel-art world, trade with players, and compete in PvP arenas. Customize your character and play at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Portrait mode, one-handed play, Turn-based combat, Real player economy, PvP Coliseum, Endless Tower challenges, Customizable character skins

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noble Knight | $4.99 | per month |
| Handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouches of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Diamonds | $24.99 | one-time |
| Overloaded Chest of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Non-pay-to-win
- 👍 Play at your own pace
- 👍 Active development and responsive dev
- 👍 Cool small community
- 👍 Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy game
- 🐛 Limited energy/steps
- 🐛 Slow step regeneration
- 🐛 End game content lacking
- 🐛 Annoying account setup

**Reported bugs**

- Items and steps disappear
- Crafting not working
- Tower/PVP infinite enemy health
- Spells become closed
- Crafting bugs out

**Requested features**

- Russian language support
- More things to do
- More challenges
- Smithing addition
- More content in the future


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doom Simulator free?

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

### Is Pixel Odyssey free?

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

### Do Doom Simulator or Pixel Odyssey have ads?

Doom Simulator shows ads; Pixel Odyssey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doom Simulator or Pixel Odyssey?

Doom Simulator ships an update weekly, and Pixel Odyssey every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doom Simulator was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pixel Odyssey on October 25, 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.*