Comparison

Piczle Lines vs PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

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

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About

Piczle Lines

Reconstruct digital photos by connecting numbers in a grid to solve addictive logic puzzles. Uncover a mystery as you progress through story mode or tackle challenging standalone puzzles. Offers free puzzles and additional content packs for purchase.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Image reconstruction
  • Story mode with narrative
  • Challenging puzzle mode
  • Downloadable puzzle packs
  • Animated comic book scenes
Features
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"MYTHS & LEGENDS" and "ACROSS THE UNIVERSE" DLC are now available! "Pure puzzle perfection! 9/10" - Eurogamer "Piczle Lines is pretty much the perfect iPhone game." - The Unofficial Apple Weblog "Extremely hard to put down" - The Guardian newspaper "Probably the best puzzle game I've ever played for the iPhone/iPod touch. 4.5/5" - Gamezebo "Extremely absorbing!" - Pocketgamer TOP #100 GAMES, #5 FREE PUZZLE GAME IN JAPAN An addictive logic-puzzle game to keep your brain active for hours! When the professor accidentally destroys all his digital photos it's up to you to reconstruct them and figure out what happened exactly in this addictive logic-puzzle game. By connecting the correct numbers in a large grid, reconstruct images, unlock new and bigger puzzles and find out exactly where the professor went on holiday and what could be behind this mysterious loss of photographic data. Featuring addictive logic-puzzle fun in an animated STORY MODE or challenging PUZZLE MODE, play 40 FREE puzzles with more available from the IN-GAME STORE (including more FREE downloadable puzzle packs), only for iPhone and iPod Touch, for FREE! Watch the official trailer! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wJD7ZrqeeA ------------------------------------------------ * Download more puzzles from the in-game store * ------------------------------------------------ - STARTER PACK (FREE) - An extra puzzle pack of 20 puzzles of varying sizes - STORY MODE BUNDLE - Chapters 2 through 6 of the Story Mode, 100 more puzzles of increasing difficulty and animated comic book scenes leading to the thrilling conclusion of Professor Matrix's quest to find the cause behind all his data loss troubles. - BIG BOOSTER BUNDLE - Four puzzle packs of 20 puzzles each of vartying sizes, from small and easy to large and complicated, this booster bundle will keep your brain occupied for hours. Contains the packs: Small and Simple, Medium Media, Big Bellied & Huge Hobbies - WILDLIFE BUNDLE - Four puzzle packs of 20 puzzles each containing huge, challenging puzzles for expert players. Contains the packs: Sea Life, Wings, Creepy Crawlies & Mammals - ACTIVITIES BUNDLE - Four puzzle packs of 20 puzzles each containing smaller, simpler puzzles for novice players or those just wanting to finish some quick puzzles without frustrations. Contains the packs: School Subjects, Fun and Games, Sports & Occupations - HAPPY HALLOWEEN PACK (FREE) - A free puzzle pack of 20 spooky puzzles to celebrate Halloween - ACROSS THE UNIVERSE BUNDLE (NEW!) - Four puzzle packs of 20 puzzles each containing huge, challenging puzzles. Contains the packs: Space Race, Solar System, Constellations & Close Encounters. - MYTHS & LEGENDS BUNDLE (NEW!) - Four puzzle packs of 20 puzzles each containing huge, legendary puzzles for heroic puzzlers! Contains the packs: Deities, Mythical Beasts, Legendary Heroes & Mythical Objects. - MERRY CHRISTMAS PACK (FREE) (NEW!) - A free puzzle pack of 20 seasonal puzzles for this holiday season ------------------------------------------------ If you are experiencing difficulties downloading these in-game purchases please visit our technical support forums at http://score-studios.jp/forums/ Some puzzles may be difficult, but none are broken! If you are having difficulties finding a solution, why not check in our forums at http://score-studios.jp/forums/ For feedback, comments and queries please don't hesitate to contact us at info@score-studios.jp or join us in our forums at http://score-studios.jp/forums/ For more Score Studios products and games check our site at www.score-studios.jp

About

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

Solve picture puzzles by filling in cells based on number clues to reveal colorful characters from classic games. This entirely free game offers a vast collection of puzzles and collectible pixel art, including challenging "Boss Puzzle" modes.

Highlights
  • Free to play, no in-game purchases
  • Solve picture logic puzzles (nonograms)
  • Uncover full-color characters from iconic games
  • Collectable pixel art
  • Boss Puzzle challenges
  • Loads of puzzles available
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[ FREE PUZZLE GAME! ] No in-game purchases or upgrades--this game is entirely free from beginning to end! Solve picture puzzles as if you were filling out a coloring book! Complete puzzles to uncover full-color characters from iconic nostalgia games! Loads of puzzles to play, and tons of collectable pixel art on the go! Take on Boss Puzzle challenges and collect small puzzle pieces to complete one jumbo pixel art piece! [ FEATURED TITLES ] Frogger, Contra, Bomberman, Mystical Ninja, Castlevania, Parodius, Life Force, Gradius, Block Hole, Sunset Riders, Nemesis, Track & Field, Star Soldier, TwinBee, Milon's Secret Castle, Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Crazy Cross...and more! [ About pixel logic puzzles ] Also known as nonograms, pixel logic puzzles are absorbing and addictive puzzles that use number clues and easy-to-follow logic to reveal awesome color pictures! If you love old-school games and enjoy puzzles games such as number place, crosswords, jigsaw and other brain teasers--this is the game for you! ------------------------ [ Compatability ] Supported OS version: iOS 12 or above Supported devices:64-bit or above ・Running fewer apps at one time will decrease likelihood of app becoming unstable.

Screenshots

Piczle Lines4 screens
PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION at none against Piczle Lines's 6. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 16). Piczle Lines's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, monetization model 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. Piczle Lines sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION has 3K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Piczle Lines's written reviews are positive against 72% of PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piczle Lines ships an update fortnightly, PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Piczle Lines versus PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiczle LinesPIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings)4.8 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better71.7% of reviews
Number of ratings163K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScore StudiosKONAMI

Customer experience

Piczle Lines

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews405 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.7%

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

All ratings2,941 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral15.6%
Negative12.7%

User reviews

Piczle Lines

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Great value with free and paid content
  • 💡 Interesting story mode
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles with increasing difficulty
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Limited number of free puzzles
  • 👎 Zoom controls could be improved

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free and simple to use
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🎨 Nostalgic Konami-themed puzzles
  • 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive interface
  • 🎶 Lovely soundtracks

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Annoying wait time for boss puzzles
  • 🔍 Difficulty with larger puzzle sizes
  • 🔋 Ads introduced in recent updates
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues after updates

Bugs and requests

Piczle Lines

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 8 and newer
  • Inability to download additional puzzle packs
  • Puzzles not resetting properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free and paid puzzle packs
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • iPad version with better screen utilization
  • Hint/solution option for puzzles
  • Ability to reset individual puzzles

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Puzzle zoom level glitch causing puzzles to appear tiny
  • Incorrect logic for marking X's on puzzles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads for a fee
  • Ability to choose puzzle themes and sizes
  • Cloud save support to sync progress across devices
  • Faster unlock for boss puzzles after completing normal ones

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Piczle Lines

One-time6
  • Chapters 2-6$0.99
  • Big Booster Bundle$0.99
  • Wildlife$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Activities$0.99
  • Universe$0.99
  • Myths & Legends$0.99
None

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piczle Lines free?
Piczle Lines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION free?
PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Piczle Lines or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?
PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is rated higher. Piczle Lines averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.
Do Piczle Lines or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION have ads?
PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION shows ads; Piczle Lines does not.
Which is updated more often, Piczle Lines or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?
Piczle Lines ships an update fortnightly, and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. Most recently, Piczle Lines was updated on October 29, 2026 and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION on October 29, 2026.

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