Comparison

TRUCKER vs Pixel Buddy

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

Head to head
About

TRUCKER

Access the complete digital edition of a leading magazine for truck drivers and enthusiasts. Enjoy monthly issues with interactive content like videos and image galleries, available before print release. Purchase single issues or subscribe for ongoing access to a personal digital archive.

Highlights
  • Monthly digital magazine issues
  • Interactive content (videos, galleries)
  • Early access before print release
  • Personal digital archive of issues
  • Single issue purchases
  • Subscription options
Features
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TRUCKER, das Magazin für LKW‐Fahrer und Fans ‐ jetzt auch als App. Der TRUCKER ist eines der führenden Magazine für LKW‐Fahrer und Truck‐Fans im deutschsprachigen Raum und genießt Kultstatus. Die umfangreichen TRUCKER‐Testberichte gehören zu den Schwerpunkten des Magazins und gelten als Referenz in der Branche. Der TRUCKER berichtet monatlich über die Themen Technik, Report, Recht, Service, Unterhaltung. Auf dieser App können Sie jeden Monat die gesamte TRUCKER‐Print‐Ausgabe als E-Paper lesen – und das ab 17 Uhr vor Erscheinen am Kiosk! Ein besonderes Highlight sind dabei die zusätzlichen interaktiven Inhalte wie Videos und Bildergalerien. Für jeden TRUCKER‐Fan wird die Welt der LKW so zu einem multimedialen Erlebnis. Für TRUCKER Abonnenten: Laden Sie sich jetzt die App herunter! Geben Sie anschließend Ihre Abonummer ein und schon lesen Sie Ihre digitalen TRUCKER-Ausgaben. Nähere Informationen dazu finden Sie auch unter http://www.trucker.de/epaper Für TRUCKER Leser ohne Abo: Testen Sie unverbindlich das TRUCKER E-Paper als Einzelausgabe für 3,59 Euro oder als 3-Monats-Abo für 9,99 Euro. Einfach TRUCKER-App herunterladen und bestellen! Alle gekauften Ausgaben bleiben in Ihrem persönlichen Heftarchiv erhalten. So können Sie später immer wieder in älteren Ausgaben blättern. Der TRUCKER als digitale Ausgabe Nach Bestätigung des Kaufs wird die Zahlung von Ihrem iTunes‐Account abgebucht. Das Abonnement verlängert sich automatisch um 3 Monate und gilt so lange, bis Sie es (mindestens 24 Stunden vor Ablauf des Abonnements) kündigen. Der iTunes-Account wird innerhalb von 24 Stunden vor Ablauf des Abonnements für die Verlängerung belastet. Abonnements können vom Nutzer gesteuert werden, nach dem Kauf kann die automatische Verlängerung in den Einstellungen deaktiviert werden. Während der Laufzeit kann ein bestehendes Abonnement nicht storniert werden. Ihre Meinung interessiert uns. Für Fragen und Wünschen kontaktieren Sie uns gerne unter onlineteam@springer.com .

About

Pixel Buddy

Engage in a relaxing pixel art coloring experience with a vast collection of cute and simple drawings. Transform photos into pixel art, explore various categories, and even paint masterpieces by famous artists. Share your creations and enjoy a stress-free creative outlet.

Highlights
  • Vast collection of pixel art drawings
  • Transform photos into pixel art
  • Explore artworks by category
  • Paint masterpieces by famous artists
  • Share time-lapse videos of coloring process
  • New paintings added weekly
Features
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Relax and have fun with coloring cute and simple pixel art! Pixel Buddy is a relaxing pixel art coloring game that offers a simple and satisfying pixel painting experience. Whether you are taking a break from work or study, want to relieve boredom or anxiety, or just want to express your artistic creativity, this is a great passtime filled with cute pixel drawings. A thoughtfully curated collection of original, visually pleasing artwork. A simple, intuitive, and relaxing pixel painting experience with no mistakes or stress. Helps redirect your attention and brings you to a peaceful and stress-free place. Great color by number for adults and kids alike. All artwork is family-friendly and safe—perfect color by number game for kids. Great if you are looking for a kawaii pixel art coloring game. Just relax and keep coloring numbers! Features: Filter and explore artworks in categories of Portraits, Nature, Animals, Patterns, and Fantasy. You can find artworks in different styles in a wide range of size, complexity, and detail, and start coloring numbers. Share time-lapse videos that show your painting process with your friends and family. Transform photos on your phone into pixel art paintings. Add pictures to your favorites to color them at a later time. Paint masterpieces from famous artists such as da Vinci and Van Gogh. Learn about famous artworks and get artistic inspiration! Go into extra relaxation mode by painting gradients, spirals, and other cute colorful pixel patterns. Express your creativity by modifying the pixel colors in paintings as you like, either before or after completing your painting. Relaxing coloring through various achievements and levels. Pixel Buddy saves all your completed and in-progress artworks. You can scroll through and look at your completed paintings in your coloring book. You can also access your account and download your completed paintings from any device. New paintings to color every week and special pixel art on holidays. Premium membership removes all ads, unlocks more artwork, and lets you share gifs of your coloring process. Happy and relaxing pixel coloring! Contact: chunkytofustudios@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://chunkytofustudios.com/pixel-buddy/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://chunkytofustudios.com/pixel-buddy/terms-and-conditions/ Indonesia IGRS Rating: 13+

Screenshots

TRUCKER4 screens
Pixel Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TRUCKER at none against Pixel Buddy's shown. TRUCKER also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Buddy's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. TRUCKER sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TRUCKER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Buddy has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of TRUCKER's written reviews are positive against 93% of Pixel Buddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRUCKER ships an update every 5 months, Pixel Buddy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TRUCKER versus Pixel Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRUCKERPixel Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB152 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSpringer Fachmedien München GmbHChunky Tofu Studios LLC

Customer experience

TRUCKER

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Pixel Buddy

All ratings39 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

TRUCKER

One-time21
  • TRUCKER issue$2.99
  • TRUCKER 10/2016$2.99
  • TRUCKER Ausgabe 02/2017$2.99
Show 18 more
  • TRUCKER Ausgabe 03/2017$2.99
  • TRUCKER 01/2019$2.99
  • TRUCKER (96446)$2.99
  • tr 03/2023$2.99
  • tr 05/2023$2.99
  • TRUCKER (30534)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (21403)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (97982)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (23699)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (77130)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (38674)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (62671)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (74496)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (85187)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (94635)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (58509)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (27378)$2.99
  • TRUCKER (95376)$2.99
8 purchases

Pixel Buddy

Subscriptions6
  • Pixel Buddy Premium (weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Pixel Buddy Premium (weekly)$2.997 Days
  • Pixel Buddy Premium (monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Pixel Buddy Premium (monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pixel Buddy Premium (yearly)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Pixel Buddy Premium (yearly)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • 20 Canvases$1.99
  • Remove Ads Permanently$4.99

Questions

Is TRUCKER free?
TRUCKER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Buddy free?
Pixel Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TRUCKER or Pixel Buddy?
TRUCKER is rated higher. TRUCKER averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pixel Buddy averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.
Do TRUCKER or Pixel Buddy have ads?
Pixel Buddy shows ads; TRUCKER does not.
Which is updated more often, TRUCKER or Pixel Buddy?
TRUCKER ships an update every 5 months, and Pixel Buddy every 10 days. Most recently, TRUCKER was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pixel Buddy on October 21, 2026.

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