# Pic vs Pixel Path

The clearest difference is ads: Pic at none against Pixel Path's shown. Pic also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 62%). Pixel Path's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Path sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pic against 4.8 for Pixel Path. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 875 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Pic's written reviews are positive against 62% of Pixel Path's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic | Pixel Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-a-pix-nonogram-color/id503132420/reviews) | **[4.8 (875 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-path/id1442526692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 875 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-a-pix-nonogram-color/id503132420)

Solve logic puzzles by painting squares to reveal hidden pixel-art pictures. Offers a mix of deduction, art, and fun with various grid sizes and difficulty levels. Includes weekly bonus puzzles and no ads.

**Highlights:** Color and B&W pixel art puzzles, Weekly bonus puzzles, Zoom and clue pane locking, Fingertip cursor for large puzzles, Unlimited hints and undo, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| B&W Variety 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color Variety 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| B&W Variety 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color Variety 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color Variety 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color Variety 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color Variety 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| iPhone-max Color | $3.99 | one-time |
| iPhone-max Color 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| B&W Extra Large 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Color Extra Large 1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Fun Logic
- 🧠 Absorbing and Challenging
- 🕰️ Relaxing and Calming
- 🧠 Exercises the Brain
- 👍 Great Implementation and Navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive Puzzle Packs
- 🐛 Glitchy After Updates
- 🔍 Difficult to Find Specific Puzzles
- 🎨 Limited Color Palette
- 🔍 Cursor/Input Issues

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles Disappearing After Updates
- Cursor/Input Issues
- Crashing After Updates

**Requested features**

- More Free Puzzles
- Ability to Drag and Fill Squares
- Automatic Marking of Completed Clues
- Dark Mode
- Sorting/Filtering Options for Puzzles


### Pixel Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-path/id1442526692)

Engage in a beautiful pixel art puzzle game where you paint paths to reveal hidden pictures. With hundreds of puzzles and themed packs, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages. Hints are available to assist you.

**Highlights:** Over 500 puzzles, Themed puzzle packs, Reveal animated scenes, Hint system, Stunning pixel art

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Great pixel art design
- 💤 Calming gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Limited tokens/keys to play
- 🕹️ Clunky/frustrating controls
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🚫 Lack of updates/new puzzles
- 💰 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Puzzle progress resets unexpectedly
- Ads freeze the app

**Requested features**

- More puzzles and levels
- Ability to purchase tokens/keys with coins
- Smoother controls and less screen movement
- Gallery mode to view completed puzzles
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic free?

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

### Is Pixel Path free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pic or Pixel Path?

Pixel Path is rated higher. Pic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Pixel Path averages 4.8 from 875 ratings.

### Do Pic or Pixel Path have ads?

Pixel Path shows ads; Pic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pic or Pixel Path?

Pic ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel Path every 2 months. Most recently, Pic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pixel Path on October 26, 2026.

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