Comparison

Pixel Builder 3D vs HatchPals

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

Head to head

Pixel art time!

Pet Simulator

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About

Pixel Builder 3D

Features

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Start building you art pixel by pixel. Tap fast to add more pixels. Upgrade your speed and increase your income with your earnings. Be ready to create lots of colorful pixel art!

About

HatchPals

Care for adorable creatures that hatch from eggs, helping them grow and evolve. Customize their habitats and engage in both active and idle gameplay to earn rewards and improve your trainer rank.

Highlights

Hatch and care for creatures
Creature growth and evolution
Habitat design and decoration
Idle progression gameplay
Earn Trainer Points
Improve trainer rank

Features

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Step into a charming world where eggs hatch into lovable creatures that need your care to grow, evolve, and thrive. HatchPals blends virtual pet simulation, idle progression, and habitat customization into a relaxing and rewarding experience. - Hatch mysterious eggs and care for your HatchPals as they grow through different life stages. - Feed, clean, rest, and play with your HatchPals to earn Trainer Points. - Design and decorate habitats that match your HatchPals’ traits. - Your HatchPals continue to grow over time, making HatchPals perfect for both active play and relaxed, idle sessions. - Earn points, improve your rank, and prove yourself as the ultimate HatchPals trainer.

Screenshots

Pixel Builder 3D4 screens

HatchPals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Builder 3D at none against HatchPals's 6. Pixel Builder 3D also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). HatchPals's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. HatchPals sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Builder 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Builder 3D ships an update daily, HatchPals every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level

Pixel Builder 3D versus HatchPals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Pixel Builder 3D	HatchPals
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Daily — better	Every 5 weeks
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	68 MB	222 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Alp Gurbuzer	Revolving Games

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Builder 3D

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

HatchPals

One-time6

200 Gold$1.99
550 Gold$4.99
1200 Gold$9.99

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2600 Gold$19.99
7000 Gold$49.99
15000 Gold$99.99

Questions

Is Pixel Builder 3D free?

Pixel Builder 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HatchPals free?

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

Do Pixel Builder 3D or HatchPals have ads?

Pixel Builder 3D shows ads; HatchPals does not.

Which is updated more often, Pixel Builder 3D or HatchPals?

Pixel Builder 3D ships an update daily, and HatchPals every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Builder 3D was updated on October 10, 2026 and HatchPals on October 7, 2026.