# 疯狂填字 vs New Pixels

The clearest difference is price: 疯狂填字 at Free against New Pixels's $3.99. 疯狂填字 also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 78%). New Pixels's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

疯狂填字 is free to download; New Pixels costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

New Pixels holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Pixels has 415 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of 疯狂填字's written reviews are positive against 78% of New Pixels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

疯狂填字 ships an update every 9 days, New Pixels every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 疯狂填字 | New Pixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id516491385/reviews) | **[4.7 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-pixels/id1175728706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **415** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [长宇 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/483504269) | [丽 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311961559) |

## What reviewers say

### 疯狂填字

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id516491385)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Knowledge-expanding content
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable
- 👍 Well-designed game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and freezing issues
- 💸 In-app purchases and ads
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI elements
- 🐛 Unlocking issues
- 🐛 Bugs after certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- App closes automatically after a few seconds
- Cannot replace previously filled letters
- App crashes after level 17
- App crashes after level 15

**Requested features**

- Add more levels/content
- Implement a note-taking feature
- Improve keyboard input convenience
- Add a timer and clear function
- Introduce a challenge mode


### New Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-pixels/id1175728706)

Explore a unique pixel art creation experience using basic shapes and colors. Craft your own miniature worlds and share them with a community gallery or friends. This app offers a creative outlet inspired by renowned artists.

**Highlights:** Unique pixel art creation, Basic shapes and colors, World building, Share art with friends, Cloud gallery submission, Inspired by artists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative pixel art tool with varied shapes
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative creative experience
- 🧠 Encourages intentional and creative thinking
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use once learned
- 🎯 Fun for casual creative sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Canvas size changes erase entire drawing
- 😤 Tedious UI requiring repeated shape selection
- 🔧 Poor UX with hidden or inaccessible controls
- ⚠️ Limited undo history (often just one step)
- 🎨 Severely limited color combinations

**Reported bugs**

- Canvas erased when changing size
- Upload/server functionality broken since server downtime
- App crashes when changing language settings
- iPad version stuck in foreign language
- Login authentication failing with correct credentials

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- Larger canvas size options beyond 18x18
- Ability to lock selected shapes to avoid reselection
- Extended undo/redo history (multiple steps)
- More color combinations and wider color palette


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 疯狂填字 free?

疯狂填字 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is New Pixels free?

New Pixels costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 疯狂填字 or New Pixels?

New Pixels is rated higher. 疯狂填字 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while New Pixels averages 4.7 from 415 ratings.

### Do 疯狂填字 or New Pixels have ads?

疯狂填字 shows ads; New Pixels does not.

### Which is updated more often, 疯狂填字 or New Pixels?

疯狂填字 ships an update every 9 days, and New Pixels every 2 weeks. Most recently, 疯狂填字 was updated on August 18, 2026 and New Pixels on September 22, 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.*