# Pixcell vs Long Nose Dog

The clearest difference is rating: Pixcell at 5.0 against Long Nose Dog's 4.6. Pixcell also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Long Nose Dog's advantage is ratings volume (307 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixcell sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Long Nose Dog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixcell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long Nose Dog has 307 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixcell ships an update every 2 days, Long Nose Dog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixcell | Long Nose Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcell/id1637454572/reviews)** | [4.6 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-nose-dog/id1671711997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sean Bailis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575075007) | [Popa Radu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343055546) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixcell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcell/id1637454572)

Collaborate with others to alter the color of individual pixels, contributing to a larger, evolving digital artwork. Join a community effort to create a shared visual experience.

**Highlights:** Change pixel colors, Contribute to a larger image, Community-driven art, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reset Timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Become a Pixcell Patron | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add Pixcells | $24.99 | one-time |


### Long Nose Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-nose-dog/id1671711997)

Embark on an endless running adventure as a borzoi dog with an ever-growing nose. Stretch your snout to collect chips, unlock new dogs, and see just how long you can make your nose.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Play as a borzoi dog, Stretch and grow your nose, Collect chips, Unlock new dogs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining meme references
- 🐶 Cute and customizable dog character
- 💡 Interesting obstacles and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Frequent ads that disrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for skins
- 🕹️ Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Skin purchases not persisting across sessions
- Nose movement not always registering correctly
- Game crashing on certain device models

**Requested features**

- Add a pause button
- Implement a leaderboard or high score system
- Introduce new levels or game modes
- Add more customization options for the dog


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixcell free?

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

### Is Long Nose Dog free?

Long Nose Dog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixcell or Long Nose Dog?

Pixcell is rated higher. Pixcell averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Long Nose Dog averages 4.6 from 307 ratings.

### Do Pixcell or Long Nose Dog have ads?

Both Pixcell and Long Nose Dog show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixcell or Long Nose Dog?

Pixcell ships an update every 2 days, and Long Nose Dog weekly. Most recently, Pixcell was updated on October 24, 2026 and Long Nose Dog on October 21, 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.*