# Commander Pixman vs Flick

The clearest difference is price: Flick at Free against Commander Pixman's $3.99. Flick also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Commander Pixman's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Flick is free to download; Commander Pixman costs $3.99 up front. Flick sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Commander Pixman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Commander Pixman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Commander Pixman has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Commander Pixman's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, Flick every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Commander Pixman | Flick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-pixman/id458942103/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-ball-physics-puzzle/id1218300956/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Minute Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/395763583) | [Uova Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/871355780) |

## What reviewers say

### Commander Pixman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-pixman/id458942103)

Embark on a retro action-platformer adventure with fast-paced combat and hundreds of enemies. Navigate 145 challenging levels filled with traps and obstacles to escape an alien base. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with responsive controls and extensive features.

**Highlights:** 145+ levels, Hundreds of enemies, Thousands of traps, Retro action-platformer gameplay, Responsive controls, External controller support, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Charming retro pixel art style
- 🎵 Catchy 8-bit chiptune soundtrack
- ⚡ Instant level restart on death
- 📱 Works well on older iOS devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Floaty, unintuitive jump mechanics
- ⏱️ Excessive controller lag
- 📱 On-screen controls too small and poorly positioned
- 🎮 Steep learning curve for jumping
- 🐛 Movement controls sometimes stick

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after app updates despite Game Center points remaining
- Levels locked/reset after completing all levels multiple times
- Controller lag making precision jumps difficult
- Movement controls occasionally get stuck
- No Stratus controller support despite iOS7 approval

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer modes (1v1, 2v2, map creation)
- Additional weapons and power-ups (shields, rockets)
- More levels and content updates
- iPad/Universal app support
- Customizable control button positioning


### Flick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-ball-physics-puzzle/id1218300956)

A physics-based puzzle game with 200 levels and unlockable characters. It combines skill, luck, and challenge, offering instant playability with a high skill ceiling.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, 200 diverse levels, Unlockable Flickster characters, Skill and puzzle combination, Instant playability

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack Large | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack Extra Large | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Commander Pixman free?

Commander Pixman costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Commander Pixman or Flick?

Commander Pixman is rated higher. Commander Pixman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Flick averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Commander Pixman or Flick have ads?

Flick shows ads; Commander Pixman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Commander Pixman or Flick?

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, and Flick every 14 months. Most recently, Commander Pixman was updated on October 23, 2026 and Flick on October 24, 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.*
