# Strategery vs Pixelogic

The clearest difference is price: Pixelogic at Free against Strategery's $4.99. Pixelogic also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and device support (4 vs 2). Strategery's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pixelogic is free to download; Strategery costs $4.99 up front. Strategery sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pixelogic sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixelogic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 334 and 921 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Strategery's written reviews are positive against 70% of Pixelogic's.

Strategery ships an update daily, Pixelogic every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strategery | Pixelogic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strategery/id298908505/reviews) | **[4.8 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelogic-daily-nonograms/id318667196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 334 | **921** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lex Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/402531616) | [okayest! studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650630048) |

## What reviewers say

### Strategery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strategery/id298908505)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Board, #90 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a rapid world domination game on your iOS device. Compete against AI or friends in strategic battles with customizable options and randomly generated maps for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Offensive and defensive strategy gameplay, Play for short or long sessions, Four difficulty settings, Online battles with matchmaking, Pass-and-play multiplayer, Automatically saves games, Randomly generated maps, Customizable gameplay options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $3 tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| War Chest | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Online play
- 💡 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Simple and addictive
- 👍 Great strategy game
- 👍 Excellent game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔒 Online play issues
- 🔒 Cannot create account
- 🔒 Multiplayer not working

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when opponent is eliminated
- Armies disappear after switching apps
- Cannot log in or create account
- Game crashes on newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Pinch to zoom for maps
- More map options and sizes
- Ability to redeploy armies
- Online multiplayer with random opponents
- Ability to play more than 2 players online


### Pixelogic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelogic-daily-nonograms/id318667196)

Uncover hidden pixel art by solving logic puzzles with numeric clues. Enjoy a daily new challenge and over 6,000 puzzles. Customize your experience with dark mode and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Daily new puzzles, Over 6,000 nonogram puzzles, Adjustable difficulty levels, Worldwide statistics, Create and share custom puzzles, No ads, Dark Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixelogic+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixelogic+ Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| 25x25 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bolts (3 Pack) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Second Chances (3 Pack) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bolts (10 Pack) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Second Chances (10 Pack) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Second Chances (20 Pack) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weeklys 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Second Chances (50 Pack) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2016 Daily Archive | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bolts (100 Pack) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🕰️ Consistent daily puzzles
- 💡 Huge archive of puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating
- 🏆 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription model and paywall
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- 🤏 Small puzzle board size
- 🙄 Annoying error/penalty system

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not loading properly
- Incorrect/unsolvable puzzle clues
- Purchases/progress not restoring
- Frequent crashes on newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More free/affordable puzzle content
- Customizable color themes
- Improved zoom and navigation
- Undo/redo functionality
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strategery free?

Strategery costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pixelogic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strategery or Pixelogic?

Pixelogic is rated higher. Strategery averages 3.9 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Pixelogic averages 4.8 from 921 ratings.

### Do Strategery or Pixelogic have ads?

Neither Strategery nor Pixelogic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strategery or Pixelogic?

Strategery ships an update daily, and Pixelogic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strategery was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pixelogic on September 29, 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.*