# Murder Room vs PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION at none against Murder Room's 3. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Murder Room's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Murder Room sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION asks for nothing beyond the download.

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION has 3K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Murder Room's written reviews are positive against 72% of PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Murder Room | PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-room/id536558163/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-puzzle-collection/id1325481383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ateam Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579835689) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Murder Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-room/id536558163)

This psychological horror adventure game puts you in the shoes of someone hunted by a serial killer. Navigate a dark environment, solve puzzles, and try to escape while maintaining your sanity. Recommended for players who enjoy suspenseful and disturbing experiences.

**Highlights:** Psychological horror adventure, Serial killer pursuit, Dark and immersive environment, Hint system, Unlockable additional story, Tap and slide controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins  - Murder Room | $0.99 | one-time |
| Another Story - Murder Room | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins - Murder Room | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging puzzle-based gameplay
- 📖 Compelling and mysterious storyline
- 🎵 Atmospheric sound effects and music
- 🎨 Creative art style and visual design
- 😱 Genuinely scary and suspenseful atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Incompatible with current iOS versions
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- ❓ Unclear puzzle instructions and guidance
- 🎮 Unintuitive controls and interactions
- 💸 Requires in-app purchases for hints

**Reported bugs**

- Game incompatible with iOS 11 and later
- Cannot pick up items (knife, chair, etc.)
- Oven puzzle code does not work correctly
- Game crashes on Chapter 2 loading screen
- Game crashes when Melanie leans over player

**Requested features**

- Update game for iOS 11 and newer versions
- Create a sequel or Murder Room 2
- Develop more games similar to Murder Room and Ellie
- Improve hint system with automatic hints after time
- Add clearer in-game instructions


### PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-puzzle-collection/id1325481383)

Solve picture puzzles by filling in cells based on number clues to reveal colorful characters from classic games. This entirely free game offers a vast collection of puzzles and collectible pixel art, including challenging "Boss Puzzle" modes.

**Highlights:** Free to play, no in-game purchases, Solve picture logic puzzles (nonograms), Uncover full-color characters from iconic games, Collectable pixel art, Boss Puzzle challenges, Loads of puzzles available

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free and simple to use
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Nostalgic Konami-themed puzzles
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive interface
- 🎶 Lovely soundtracks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Annoying wait time for boss puzzles
- 🔍 Difficulty with larger puzzle sizes
- 🔋 Ads introduced in recent updates
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle zoom level glitch causing puzzles to appear tiny
- Incorrect logic for marking X's on puzzles

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Ability to choose puzzle themes and sizes
- Cloud save support to sync progress across devices
- Faster unlock for boss puzzles after completing normal ones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Murder Room free?

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

### Is PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION free?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Murder Room or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is rated higher. Murder Room averages 4.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Murder Room or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION have ads?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION shows ads; Murder Room does not.

### Which is updated more often, Murder Room or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. Most recently, Murder Room was updated on October 29, 2026 and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION on October 29, 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.*