Comparison

Impossible Pixel vs Swaggy Ninja

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

Head to head
About

Impossible Pixel

Embark on a challenging pixelated adventure to save the world from alien invaders. Navigate through diverse environments, dodge deadly traps and enemies, and master precise platforming to reach the exit.

Highlights
  • 93 levels of platforming
  • 5 unique worlds
  • 4 boss fights
  • Secret coins and star grades
  • Retro chiptunes soundtrack
  • Game Center achievements
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Reached the #2 Most Donwloaded App in the US App Store in February 2013 ! Reached #1 Most Downloaded App in 9 Countries ! Reached #2 in 30 Countries ! Reached Top 10 in 53 Countries ! ★★★★★★★★ !! BEWARE OF ITS DIFFICULTY !! WILL YOU BE STRONG ENOUGH ? From the bottom of the pixel earth to the high skies, dodge traps, avoid pixel monsters and go save the world ! REVIEWS **** Selected by AppGratis as the app of the day in February 2013 ! Featured as the App Of The Day on Gametrailers ! Today's top app ! - AppAdvice.com App of the Day - ArcadeSushi.com App of the Day - Pocketgamers.co.uk App of the Day - iPhonesoft Selected as one of the apps of the day ! - MacMagazine.com.br "Impossible Pixel : Super Meat Boy on iPhone [...] with beautiful pixel graphics and a superb 8-bit soundtrack" - Blogosquare "If you enjoyed the spot-on platforming of Super Meat Boy and League of Evil 2, there’s a lot to like about this tricky adventure" - Gametrailers.com "4 out of 5. Everything combines to keep you playing death after death, trying your hardest to overcome the next challenge." - AppSpy.com "8.5/10. Impossible Pixel is one of those apps that will stay installed on our iDevices for a very long time. Greatly recommended. " - Vandal.net "Rock-solid pixelart platformer" - PocketGamers.co.uk "Impossible Pixel is an amazing arcade game that will keep you playing" - iPhoneCaptain.com "Impossible Pixel is gorgeous" - SlideToPlay.com "It's fun because it's brutal hard :D" - TouchGameplay IMPOSSIBLE PIXEL AND THE FATE OF DESTINY **** The Pixel world is attacked by aliens ! Pixel Man looks up in the sky. Giant spaceships descend upon his earth and beam away all the pixel people. Forced into chaos he runs away, trying to save his world. His story will decide… The Fate of Destiny ! In Impossible Pixel, you guide Pixel Man on a thrilling adventure through pixel cities, dark undergrounds, hostile jungles and destroyed spaceships, going fast, as fast as you can, avoiding scary enemies and dodging deadly obstacles ! FEATURES: - 93 levels of pure platform - 5 unique worlds - 4 cool boss fights - 89 secret coins to find - 93 star grades to get - SAWS, PITS, ROTORS, SPIKES, SKULL MINES, PIXEL ZOMBIES, and GHOSTS are after you ! - Run, jump and avoid obstacles as fast as you can ! - A SICK RETRO CHIPTUNES soundtrack - 28 Game Center ACHIEVEMENTS - Global chapters HIGHSCORE leaderboards - Hours and Hours of fun gameplay ! ● Please contact us via Facebook, Twitter or contact@impossiblepixel.com before putting up bad reviews if you encounter any technical difficulties with the game. In any case, all your scores, grades and coins will always be saved inside the game, unless you delete it manually. ● How to play: Run and jump towards the exit. Follow us on Facebook : www.facebook.com/ImpossiblePixel Follow us on Twitter : @ImpossiblePixel

About

Swaggy Ninja

Experience an addictive one-touch vertical jump game where you control a ninja. Tap to hop upwards, avoid obstacles like spears and ninja stars, and aim for new heights. Challenge your friends to beat your score in this endless runner.

Highlights
  • Endless vertical runner gameplay
  • One-touch tap controls
  • Avoid various obstacles
  • Compete with friends
  • Reach new heights
Features
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How high can you get? Download right NOW to find out! Swaggy Ninja is an exciting and addictive ONE-TOUCH vertical jump game. You'll learn in seconds and play for hours! [Features] > Endless vertical runner gameplay > Tap the screen to make swaggy ninja hop up > Avoid spears, ninja stars, swords and other nasties > Reach new heights > BEAT all your friends! Stay Connected Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tastypill Twitter: https://twitter.com/tastypillgames Support: support@tastypill.com

Screenshots

Impossible Pixel4 screens
Swaggy Ninja4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Impossible Pixel at none against Swaggy Ninja's 1. Impossible Pixel also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (66% vs 53%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Swaggy Ninja sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Impossible Pixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Impossible Pixel holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 290 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Impossible Pixel's written reviews are positive against 53% of Swaggy Ninja's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Impossible Pixel ships an update every 10 days, Swaggy Ninja every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Impossible Pixel versus Swaggy Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpossible PixelSwaggy Ninja
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (290 ratings) — better4.1 (148 ratings)
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better53.0% of reviews
Number of ratings290 — better148
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better6.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB30 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer99 Up Gamestastypill

Customer experience

Impossible Pixel

All ratings290 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews534 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral11.2%
Negative23.2%

Swaggy Ninja

All ratings148 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

Impossible Pixel

From 290 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent pixel art and visuals
  • 🎶 Fantastic chiptune soundtrack
  • ⚔️ Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • 🕹️ Tight and responsive controls
  • 🏆 Satisfying to complete levels and earn stars

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating at times
  • 🔍 Lack of checkpoint system makes deaths punishing
  • 🔧 Controls can feel imprecise or unresponsive
  • 📱 Not optimized for newer devices like iPhone 5

Swaggy Ninja

From 148 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 💡 Unique concept and character design
  • 🎨 Visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty level can be frustratingly high
  • 📢 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🕹️ Jumping mechanics are too sensitive

Bugs and requests

Impossible Pixel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Jump button sometimes fails to register input
  • Certain levels have coins that are impossible to obtain
  • Game crashes when attempting to load certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a level editor to create custom stages
  • Implement a checkpoint system to reduce frustration
  • Optimize controls and UI for larger mobile screens
  • Provide an option to disable the chiptune music

Swaggy Ninja

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes on launch
  • Obstacles not registering properly
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Saved progress not syncing correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to control jump height and movement
  • Additional game modes or levels
  • Removal or reduction of ads

In-app purchases

None

Impossible Pixel

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Swaggy Ninja

One-time1
  • remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Impossible Pixel free?
Impossible Pixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swaggy Ninja free?
Swaggy Ninja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Impossible Pixel or Swaggy Ninja?
Impossible Pixel is rated higher. Impossible Pixel averages 4.3 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Swaggy Ninja averages 4.1 from 148 ratings.
Do Impossible Pixel or Swaggy Ninja have ads?
Neither Impossible Pixel nor Swaggy Ninja shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Impossible Pixel or Swaggy Ninja?
Impossible Pixel ships an update every 10 days, and Swaggy Ninja every 3 weeks. Most recently, Impossible Pixel was updated on October 15, 2026 and Swaggy Ninja on October 13, 2026.

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