# Classic Marathon Infinity vs PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION at none against Classic Marathon Infinity's 10. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3K vs 160). Classic Marathon Infinity's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic Marathon Infinity sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION asks for nothing beyond the download.

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION has 3K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Classic Marathon Infinity'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.

Classic Marathon Infinity ships an update every 5 months, PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Marathon Infinity | PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon-infinity/id422775548/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-puzzle-collection/id1325481383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dome-C Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/850082459) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Marathon Infinity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon-infinity/id422775548)

Experience the epic conclusion to a classic sci-fi shooter trilogy. Engage in single-player campaigns with exploration, puzzles, and combat, or test your skills in intense multiplayer battles. Features enhanced graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Single-player campaign with story and missions, Multiplayer cross-play support, Enhanced HD graphics, 3D positional sound, New weapon: KKV-7 SMG, 25 main levels and 5 hidden levels

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Master Chief Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Reticules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just a tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| HD Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Not the smallest tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| A good tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| A pretty good tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| An excellent tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| The best possible tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| Better than the best tip | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful port of classic game
- 🎮 Full single-player campaign included
- 📱 Successfully brought to mobile platform
- 🎨 Graphics updates and HDR improvements
- 🔊 Spatial audio and fan-made music additions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Touch screen controls are cumbersome
- 🎮 Auto-centering view during movement
- 🎮 Difficult to aim while moving
- 🎮 Awkward button placement on screen
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on iOS 8 and later versions
- Crashes when loading specific levels (Level 1, Despair)
- Cannot progress past end screen
- Stuck in 'Rage' chapter loop
- Level 0 to 1 transition crashes

**Requested features**

- Controller support (Backbone, MFi controllers)
- Multiplayer/network gameplay
- Custom map support and community maps
- Map builder tool
- Inverted aim option


### PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-puzzle-collection/id1325481383)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Marathon Infinity free?

Classic Marathon Infinity 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, Classic Marathon Infinity or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is rated higher. Classic Marathon Infinity averages 4.4 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Classic Marathon Infinity or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION have ads?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION shows ads; Classic Marathon Infinity does not.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Marathon Infinity or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?

Classic Marathon Infinity ships an update every 5 months, and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. Most recently, Classic Marathon Infinity was updated on October 21, 2026 and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION on October 26, 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.*