# Commander Pixman vs Scuba Diving Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Scuba Diving Challenge at 5.0 against Commander Pixman's 4.6. Scuba Diving Challenge also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Commander Pixman's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Commander Pixman costs $3.99 and Scuba Diving Challenge $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scuba Diving Challenge 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, Scuba Diving Challenge every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Commander Pixman | Scuba Diving Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-pixman/id458942103/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-diving-challenge/id989386789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Minute Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/395763583) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## 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


### Scuba Diving Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-diving-challenge/id989386789)

Experience the excitement of underwater exploration with intuitive controls. Navigate through four challenging levels, from recycling cans to searching for flight recorders. Refill your air tanks on your boat to continue your quest. This universal app is designed for all ages.

**Highlights:** Intuitive thumb controls, Four progressively difficult levels, Underwater search missions, Air tank management, Universal app support, Accomplishment sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Commander Pixman free?

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

### Is Scuba Diving Challenge free?

Scuba Diving Challenge costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Commander Pixman or Scuba Diving Challenge?

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

### Do Commander Pixman or Scuba Diving Challenge have ads?

Neither Commander Pixman nor Scuba Diving Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Commander Pixman or Scuba Diving Challenge?

Commander Pixman ships an update every 3 months, and Scuba Diving Challenge every 24 months. Most recently, Commander Pixman was updated on October 20, 2026 and Scuba Diving Challenge on October 15, 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.*