# Commander Pixman vs IGNISTONE

The clearest difference is update cadence: IGNISTONE at every 2 days against Commander Pixman's every 3 months. IGNISTONE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Commander Pixman's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Commander Pixman costs $3.99 and IGNISTONE $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

IGNISTONE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Commander Pixman has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Commander Pixman's written reviews are positive against 67% of IGNISTONE'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, IGNISTONE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Commander Pixman | IGNISTONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-pixman/id458942103/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignistone/id6464362665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 730 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [One Minute Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/395763583) | [Kodansha Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373970453) |

## 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


### IGNISTONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignistone/id6464362665)

A roguelike action game centered on parrying, featuring intense 1v1 combat, strategic dungeon crawling, and diverse equipment customization. Explore a vibrant village, craft unique armor, and uncover mysteries.

**Highlights:** Parry-focused combat, Strategic roguelike gameplay, Dungeon exploration with route choices, Armor and weapon customization, Minigames, 1v1 combat system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Commander Pixman free?

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

### Is IGNISTONE free?

IGNISTONE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

IGNISTONE is rated higher. Commander Pixman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while IGNISTONE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Commander Pixman or IGNISTONE have ads?

Neither Commander Pixman nor IGNISTONE shows ads.

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

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, and IGNISTONE every 2 days. Most recently, Commander Pixman was updated on November 1, 2026 and IGNISTONE on November 3, 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.*