Comparison

Powder Game vs Piratedroidz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Powder Game

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
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Imagine the cool phenomenon when the wind blows the falling leaves. This game physics simulates the phenomenon with powder (dots)! You can choose more than 30 different variations of the dot. Water, fire, oil, gunpowder, metal, seed, birds, Ant and more. The various reactions when in hit with a dot and a dot. The explosion on hit with fire and gunpowder. Trees grow when in hit with the seed and sand.

About

Piratedroidz

Features
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Take control of a rogue droid and infiltrate a hostile starship in this modern tribute to classic retro sci-fi gameplay. Navigate procedurally designed decks, avoid or engage enemy units, and strategically upgrade your power as you fight to survive deeper into the ship.

Screenshots

Powder Game4 screens
Piratedroidz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Piratedroidz at none against Powder Game's shown. Powder Game's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, Piratedroidz every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Powder Game versus Piratedroidz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowder GamePiratedroidz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAN-BALLKEVIN LONG

Bugs and requests

Powder Game

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve visibility of glass and other transparent elements

Piratedroidz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Powder Game

No in-app purchases

None

Piratedroidz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Powder Game free?
Powder Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Piratedroidz free?
Piratedroidz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Powder Game or Piratedroidz have ads?
Powder Game shows ads; Piratedroidz does not.
Which is updated more often, Powder Game or Piratedroidz?
Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, and Piratedroidz every 3 weeks. Most recently, Powder Game was updated on October 29, 2026 and Piratedroidz on October 25, 2026.

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