Comparison

Pixel Isle vs SigilShift

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Isle

Create and color unique pixel art islands with this relaxing digital coloring book. Enjoy a mindful and creative experience with vibrant themes and stress-relief content. Play offline and use power-ups to complete your art faster.

Highlights
  • Build and create pixel art islands
  • Color by number
  • Mindfulness and creativity practice
  • Monthly content updates
  • Offline play
  • Power-ups for faster completion
Features
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You will absolutely love this relaxing game, which must be one of the most attractive digital coloring book titles available in the app stores. Pixel Isle: Coloring Sandbox has an outstanding concept allowing players to build and create stunning pixel art islands with distinct themes. The game welcomes more ways for adults to practice mindfulness and creativity with vibrant coloring islands. You don’t need crayons or paint; this visually appealing digital coloring book provides players with an extraordinary, immersive experience with its unique art pieces. Pixel Isle receives a new monthly update to deliver more beautiful, stress-relief content to help you chill out! It also allows players to experience a smooth performance without the wifi connection and offers some power-ups that assist them in completing the object faster by connecting all pixels with the same number. Download and enjoy Pixel Isle: Coloring Sandbox for free now! ******* Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: This is an auto-renewable subscription. A subscription is valid for 1 week or 1 month, depending on the subscription type selected. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/tekifun.com/privacy CONTACT US: support+pixelisle@tekifun.com

About

SigilShift

A relaxing yet challenging sliding puzzle game where players rearrange glowing rune tiles to reconstruct magical symbols. Enjoy a pressure-free experience with optional rotation and helpful hints.

Highlights
  • Slide tiles to reshape sigils
  • Optional tile rotation for added challenge
  • Reference view for completed sigils
  • Hint system for assistance
  • 30 handcrafted levels
  • No timers or move limits
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Restore broken magic, one sigil at a time. SigilShift is a calm-but-challenging sliding puzzle game where you shuffle and rotate glowing rune tiles to rebuild shattered magical symbols. No timers or pressure just you, the board, and the satisfaction of everything finally clicking into place. How it works • Slide tiles into the empty space to reshape the sigil • (Optional) Turn on rotation for an extra layer of challenge • Use the reference view if you need to see the completed sigil • Stuck? Tap Hint for a gentle nudge in the right direction Features • 30 handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty • Optional rotation mode for puzzle gremlins who want more chaos • Clean, glowing rune art with a mystical cavern backdrop • No timers, no move limits, no energy system • Simple controls, satisfying animations Whether you play one level before bed or get lost chasing “just one more solve,” SigilShift is built to feel thoughtful, cozy, and just tricky enough to be addictive. Step into the sigil, shift the runes, and restore the magic.

Screenshots

Pixel Isle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SigilShift at 5.0 against Pixel Isle's 4.1. SigilShift also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pixel Isle's advantage is ratings volume (234 vs 3) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Isle sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SigilShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SigilShift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Isle has 234 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Isle versus SigilShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel IsleSigilShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (234 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings234 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size395 MB161 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTekifun LTDMORROWMOSS STUDIOS LTD.

Bugs and requests

Pixel Isle

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Losing progress when switching devices
  • Coloring controls not working properly after updates
  • Daily challenges being blocked or not functioning
  • Ads causing device to open web browser with security warnings

Requested features

6 requests
  • More islands and content updates
  • Increase coin rewards for completing pictures
  • Offline mode or one-time purchase to remove ads
  • Improved performance optimization
  • More dynamic elements on the islands
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  • Additional sound effects and background music

SigilShift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Pixel Isle

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
One-time20
  • Loyal Offer$0.99
  • Fistful of Coins$1.99
  • Event Starter Offer$1.99
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  • Starter Offer$1.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Fistful Bundle$2.99
  • Event Special Offer$2.99
  • Special Offer$3.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Pouch of Coins$4.99
  • Event Super Offer$4.99
  • Pouch Bundle$5.99
  • Special Offer$8.99
  • Event Mega Offer$8.99
  • Jar of Coins$9.99
  • Jar Bundle$11.99
  • Easter Offer$14.99
  • Valentine Offer$14.99
  • Xmas Offer$14.99
  • Childhood Offer$14.99
1 purchases

SigilShift

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Pixel Isle free?
Pixel Isle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SigilShift free?
SigilShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Isle or SigilShift?
SigilShift is rated higher. Pixel Isle averages 4.1 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while SigilShift averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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