# Pixel Tribe vs Re

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Tribe at 4.9 against Re's 4.7. Pixel Tribe also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 505). Re's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Tribe holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Tribe has 4K ratings behind it against 505, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Pixel Tribe's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

Pixel Tribe ships an update every 4 weeks, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Tribe | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034/reviews)** | [4.7 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 505 |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 82.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kvannli AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646390170) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## 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


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Tribe free?

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

### Is Re free?

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

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

Pixel Tribe is rated higher. Pixel Tribe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 505 ratings.

### Do Pixel Tribe or Re have ads?

Both Pixel Tribe and Re show ads.

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

Pixel Tribe ships an update every 4 weeks, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, Pixel Tribe was updated on October 15, 2026 and Re on October 18, 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.*