# Commander Pixman vs Troll Defense

The clearest difference is price: Troll Defense at Free against Commander Pixman's $3.99. Troll Defense also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Commander Pixman's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Troll Defense is free to download; Commander Pixman costs $3.99 up front. Troll Defense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Commander Pixman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Troll Defense 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.

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, Troll Defense every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Commander Pixman | Troll Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-pixman/id458942103/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-defense/id982810187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% 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 | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [One Minute Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/395763583) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## 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


### Troll Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-defense/id982810187)

Defend the middle kingdom from invading trolls by strategically building towers. This epic tower defense game challenges players to stop the evil trolls of Mt. Golash from escaping. Enjoy a free, engaging strategy experience with potential for future improvements based on user feedback.

**Highlights:** Strategic tower building, Defend against invading trolls, Epic mobile TD gameplay, Free to play, User feedback driven updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Removal | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Commander Pixman free?

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

### Is Troll Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Commander Pixman or Troll Defense?

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

### Do Commander Pixman or Troll Defense have ads?

Troll Defense shows ads; Commander Pixman does not.

### Which is updated more often, Commander Pixman or Troll Defense?

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, and Troll Defense every 14 months. Most recently, Commander Pixman was updated on November 9, 2026 and Troll Defense on November 1, 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.*