# Commander Pixman vs Dark Meadow

The clearest difference is price: Dark Meadow at Free against Commander Pixman's $3.99. Dark Meadow also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 24). Commander Pixman's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dark Meadow is free to download; Commander Pixman costs $3.99 up front. Dark Meadow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Commander Pixman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Commander Pixman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Meadow has 6.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Commander Pixman's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dark Meadow's.

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, Dark Meadow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Commander Pixman | Dark Meadow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-pixman/id458942103/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-meadow-the-pact/id511192872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 81.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 547 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [One Minute Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/395763583) | [Phosphor Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452823335) |

## 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


### Dark Meadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-meadow-the-pact/id511192872)

Explore a decaying hospital in a dark fairytale mystery. Engage in thrilling combat with gesture-based controls, uncover secrets, and upgrade your gear. This visually stunning adventure offers a gripping story and atmospheric gameplay.

**Highlights:** Visually stunning Unreal 3 engine graphics, Mature dark fairytale plot, Gesture-based combat (crossbow and sword), Deep exploration and item discovery, In-world storytelling and acting, RPG elements for character progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35,000 Gold Pieces | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Sun Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Gold Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| 210 Sun Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Gold Pieces | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 Sun Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800,000 Gold Pieces | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Sun Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000,000 Gold Pieces | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🎮 Unique and immersive gameplay
- 💎 Creepy and atmospheric

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization through in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Repetitive combat and gameplay loop
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Inability to pick up items in certain areas
- Inconsistent controls and camera movement
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Update for newer iOS versions
- More varied enemy types and combat mechanics
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Optimization for larger screens like iPhone 5


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Commander Pixman free?

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

### Is Dark Meadow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Commander Pixman or Dark Meadow?

Commander Pixman is rated higher. Commander Pixman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Dark Meadow averages 4.4 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Commander Pixman or Dark Meadow have ads?

Neither Commander Pixman nor Dark Meadow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Commander Pixman or Dark Meadow?

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, and Dark Meadow every 9 days. Most recently, Commander Pixman was updated on November 9, 2026 and Dark Meadow on November 6, 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.*