# Pixel Tribe vs Pixel Sweepers

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pixel Tribe at 4K against Pixel Sweepers's 10. Pixel Sweepers's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Tribe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Sweepers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pixel Tribe against 5.0 for Pixel Sweepers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Tribe has 4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Pixel Tribe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Sweepers's.

Pixel Tribe ships an update every 4 weeks, Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Tribe | Pixel Sweepers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sweepers/id6451134487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kvannli AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646390170) | [Cogoo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951657514) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Tribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034)

Build and manage a Viking tribe in a retro pixel art strategy RPG. Craft weapons, upgrade your kingdom, and lead your Vikings in turn-based raids and PVP battles. Farm resources, raise animals, and customize your village to become the ultimate Viking chief.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade Viking kingdom, Craft weapons and armor, Turn-based combat raids, Farm resources and raise animals, Multiplayer clans and PVP battles, Customize Viking skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocketfull of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Golden Gem Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or pay-to-win
- 👍 Cozy and nostalgic aesthetic
- 👍 Satisfying progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🔍 Lack of content and features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Imbalanced leveling and resource acquisition

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or bugs
- Soft-locking issues due to progression imbalance

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename or customize Vikings
- Expanded clan/multiplayer features
- More diverse building and decoration options
- Reduced crafting/production times
- Offline/background progression mode


### Pixel Sweepers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sweepers/id6451134487)

Uncover hidden mines and reveal stunning pixel art in this modern take on a classic puzzle game. Enjoy innovative gameplay, flexible controls, and diverse grid shapes. Collect beautiful pixel art as you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Auto-flagging for seamless gameplay, Collectible pixel art rewards, Customizable controls and features, Diverse grid shapes and layouts, New classic mode for custom challenges, Timer toggle for flexible pacing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Mines | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2,800 Mines (10% Bonus) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,900 Mines (15% Bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 13,400 Mines (30% Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Tribe free?

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

### Is Pixel Sweepers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Tribe or Pixel Sweepers?

Pixel Sweepers is rated higher. Pixel Tribe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Pixel Sweepers averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Pixel Tribe or Pixel Sweepers have ads?

Both Pixel Tribe and Pixel Sweepers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Tribe or Pixel Sweepers?

Pixel Tribe ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. Most recently, Pixel Tribe was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pixel Sweepers on September 11, 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.*