# TRUCKER vs Pixel Buddy

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRUCKER | Pixel Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trucker/id592686385/reviews)** | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-buddy-coloring-book/id6451399345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Springer Fachmedien München GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/420260742) | [Chunky Tofu Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032660756) |

## What reviewers say

### TRUCKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trucker/id592686385)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TRUCKER issue | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER 10/2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER Ausgabe 02/2017 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER Ausgabe 03/2017 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER 01/2019 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (96446) | $2.99 | one-time |
| tr 03/2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| tr 05/2023 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (30534) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (21403) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (97982) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (23699) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (77130) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (38674) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (62671) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (74496) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (85187) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (94635) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (58509) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (27378) | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRUCKER (95376) | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-buddy-coloring-book/id6451399345)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Buddy Premium (weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pixel Buddy Premium (weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pixel Buddy Premium (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixel Buddy Premium (monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Pixel Buddy Premium (yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Pixel Buddy Premium (yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| 20 Canvases | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Permanently | $4.99 | one-time |


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