# Pixel This vs Shovel World

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel This at 3.0 against Shovel World's 2.0. Pixel This also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Shovel World's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pixel This holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Pixel This ships an update every 2 months, Shovel World weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel This | Shovel World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-this/id6443699377/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shovel-world/id6446885418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [UDO GAMES OYUN YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/944939988) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-this/id6443699377)

Defend your base against a zombie horde by shooting them and turning them into pixels. Use these pixels to build defenses, upgrade weapons, and unlock new abilities to become the ultimate zombie slayer.

**Highlights:** Pixelate zombies and collect pixels, Build defenses and structures, Unlock and upgrade awesome guns, Fight boss zombies, Upgrade tools and skills, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shovel World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shovel-world/id6446885418)

Start as a digger, extracting soil to build lands and structures. Discover valuable gems and artifacts to display in your museum, attracting tourists to your island.

**Highlights:** Dig and extract soil, Build lands and buildings, Discover gems and artifacts, Display artifacts in a museum, Attract tourists to your island

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel This free?

Pixel This is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shovel World free?

Shovel World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel This or Shovel World?

Pixel This is rated higher. Pixel This averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shovel World averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pixel This or Shovel World have ads?

Both Pixel This and Shovel World show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel This or Shovel World?

Pixel This ships an update every 2 months, and Shovel World weekly. Most recently, Pixel This was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shovel World on October 26, 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.*