# Powder Game vs Pixel Cave 2018

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Cave 2018 at 5.0 against Powder Game's 4.5. Pixel Cave 2018 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Powder Game's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pixel Cave 2018 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Powder Game has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Powder Game's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pixel Cave 2018's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, Pixel Cave 2018 every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Powder Game | Pixel Cave 2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-game/id521519384/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cave-2018/id1327692439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547) |

## What reviewers say

### Powder Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-game/id521519384)

Explore a physics sandbox where you can simulate the interactions of various elements like water, fire, and gunpowder. Witness unique reactions and emergent phenomena as different 'dots' collide and influence each other.

**Highlights:** Physics simulation with powder elements, Over 30 different dot variations, Simulate element reactions, Explosion effects, Plant growth simulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun sandbox game
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🔍 Interesting element interactions
- 🕹️ Engaging player/fighter mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🚫 Pixel/dot limit frustrating
- 🔍 Unclear how to use some features

**Reported bugs**

- View feature not working as expected
- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent player/fighter behavior
- Saved creations sometimes disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add more elements and materials
- Increase pixel/dot limit or make it unlimited
- Implement a save/load system for creations
- Add more player/fighter customization options
- Introduce new gameplay modes or challenges


### Pixel Cave 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cave-2018/id1327692439)

Experience a retro-style flight simulator through a pixelated cave. Enjoy real-time synthesized music and simple one-touch controls for an immersive retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel graphics and effects, Real-time synthesized music, One-touch control, Flight simulation gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Powder Game free?

Powder Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Cave 2018 free?

Pixel Cave 2018 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Powder Game or Pixel Cave 2018?

Pixel Cave 2018 is rated higher. Powder Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pixel Cave 2018 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Powder Game or Pixel Cave 2018 have ads?

Powder Game shows ads; Pixel Cave 2018 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Powder Game or Pixel Cave 2018?

Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixel Cave 2018 every 27 months. Most recently, Powder Game was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pixel Cave 2018 on August 12, 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.*