# Action Hero vs Pixel Drill

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Drill at Free against Action Hero's $0.99. Pixel Drill also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Action Hero's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pixel Drill is free to download; Action Hero costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Action Hero against 5.0 for Pixel Drill. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Action Hero's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Drill's.

Action Hero ships an update every 15 months, Pixel Drill monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Hero | Pixel Drill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-hero/id338561825/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-drill/id6756174402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Mason Bernheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858845525) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-hero/id338561825)

Embark on a thrilling comic strip adventure as an action hero. Test your reflexes to defeat gangsters on a speeding train, dodging various obstacles. Experience adrenaline-pumping gameplay with classic comic art and orchestral music.

**Highlights:** Adrenaline pumping action, Classic comic book-style art, Fast, responsive multi-touch, Achievements, Orchestral action music, Game Center support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎨 Great comic book-style graphics
- 💰 Worth the money (even when not free)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved (e.g. buttons instead of swiping)

**Reported bugs**

- Screen shrinks on iPad Mini
- Unresponsive controls at high scores
- Inconsistent daily score reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Integrated leaderboards and achievements
- Ability to compete against friends


### Pixel Drill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-drill/id6756174402)

Test your reflexes in this handcrafted endless runner game. Unlock over 20 skins and utilize 7 power-ups and 5 unique upgrades to achieve high scores. Play offline or connect to submit your progress to the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** 20+ Skins to Unlock, 7 PowerUps, 5 Unique Upgrades, Handcrafted Endless Runner, Offline Play Supported, Leaderboard Submission

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Hero free?

Action Hero costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Drill free?

Pixel Drill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Action Hero or Pixel Drill?

Pixel Drill is rated higher. Action Hero averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Pixel Drill averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Action Hero or Pixel Drill have ads?

Neither Action Hero nor Pixel Drill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Action Hero or Pixel Drill?

Action Hero ships an update every 15 months, and Pixel Drill monthly. Most recently, Action Hero was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pixel Drill on October 30, 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.*