# Sinbad vs Pixel Runners

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Runners at 100% against Sinbad's 56%. Pixel Runners also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sinbad's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 1) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sinbad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Runners sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Runners holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sinbad has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Sinbad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Runners's.

Sinbad ships an update every 2 months, Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sinbad | Pixel Runners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinbad/id538401093/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-runners-endless-run/id6744031480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rebellion Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/538401096) | [Coloring Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805623003) |

## What reviewers say

### Sinbad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinbad/id538401093)

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure across the seven seas as a ship captain. Explore exotic destinations, battle enemies with intuitive combat, and upgrade your ship to recover lost relics and protect the world from evil.

**Highlights:** Naval exploration, Island conquest, Enemy battles, Treasure hunting, Ship upgrades, Intuitive combat system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purse of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $13.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Runners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-runners-endless-run/id6744031480)

Experience an endless arcade platformer with a retro pixel art style. Shift between parallel worlds, manipulate time, and face challenging bosses. This game offers quick sessions that can stretch into hours, perfect for both casual players and competitive climbers.

**Highlights:** Shifting parallel worlds, Time manipulation (slow down, rewind), Challenging boss encounters, Retro pixel art with modern feel, Offline play, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard currency 30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 80 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 170 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 360 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 950 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 2000 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sinbad free?

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

### Is Pixel Runners free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sinbad or Pixel Runners?

Pixel Runners is rated higher. Sinbad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Pixel Runners averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sinbad or Pixel Runners have ads?

Neither Sinbad nor Pixel Runners shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sinbad or Pixel Runners?

Sinbad ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sinbad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pixel Runners on November 4, 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.*