# McPixel vs The Aquarians

The clearest difference is price: The Aquarians at Free against McPixel's $2.99. The Aquarians also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). McPixel's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 10.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

The Aquarians is free to download; McPixel costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Aquarians holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of McPixel's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Aquarians's.

## The numbers

| Metric | McPixel | The Aquarians |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcpixel/id552175739/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-aquarians/id6467523499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sos](https://appshunter.io/developer/552175742) | [Logan Head](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708771667) |

## What reviewers say

### McPixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcpixel/id552175739)

Guide a hero through 100 quick challenges in a classic point-and-click style. Prevent explosions by using available tools within a strict 20-second time limit. Think fast to save the day!

**Highlights:** 100 short challenges, Oldschool point'n'click gameplay, Prevent explosions, Use available tools, 20-second time limit

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🤣 Hilarious and absurd humor
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Unique and creative gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🕰️ Short length/lack of content
- 🔇 Lack of mute/volume control options
- 🔍 Unclear or illogical solutions at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some devices
- Compatibility issues on older iOS versions
- Incorrect aspect ratio on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels/content updates
- Inclusion of DLC from PC version
- Improved orientation/full-screen support
- Hint system or option to skip levels


### The Aquarians

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-aquarians/id6467523499)

Embark on a point-and-click adventure set in 1882 New Hampshire. Explore the woods surrounding Thornsworth to uncover a long-forgotten temple and its mysteries. Solve puzzles, collect artifacts, and fulfill your purpose as a local explorer.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, Puzzle solving, Artifact collection, Story-driven exploration, Historical setting

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McPixel free?

McPixel costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Aquarians free?

The Aquarians is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, McPixel or The Aquarians?

The Aquarians is rated higher. McPixel averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while The Aquarians averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do McPixel or The Aquarians have ads?

Neither McPixel nor The Aquarians shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*