# Pixel This vs The Pixel Wanderer

The clearest difference is rating: The Pixel Wanderer at 4.4 against Pixel This's 3.0. The Pixel Wanderer also leads on ratings volume (279 vs 2). Pixel This's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pixel Wanderer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel This asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Pixel Wanderer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pixel Wanderer has 279 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel This | The Pixel Wanderer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-this/id6443699377/reviews) | **[4.4 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pixel-wanderer-survivor/id6602895096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **279** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [Roman Mazur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626979360) |

## 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


### The Pixel Wanderer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pixel-wanderer-survivor/id6602895096)

Engage in real-time action RPG survival in an apocalyptic world. Craft weapons, build bases, manage hunger and thirst, and face endless challenges with a deep story and a vast arsenal of weaponry.

**Highlights:** Real-time action RPG combat, Extensive weapon variety, Base building and crafting, Survival mechanics (hunger, thirst), Infinite grind and boss raids, Engaging story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money Pile | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Heap | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate with Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of tutorials/instructions
- 🔒 Progression blocked by paywall
- 🐛 Buggy gameplay
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop

**Reported bugs**

- Soft-locks and progression blockers
- Disappearing/lost items
- Unresponsive UI and controls
- Crashes and connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add more content and progression
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Reduce reliance on ads and monetization
- Fix bugs and improve stability
- Enhance controls and movement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel This free?

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

### Is The Pixel Wanderer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel This or The Pixel Wanderer?

The Pixel Wanderer is rated higher. Pixel This averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Pixel Wanderer averages 4.4 from 279 ratings.

### Do Pixel This or The Pixel Wanderer have ads?

Both Pixel This and The Pixel Wanderer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel This or The Pixel Wanderer?

Pixel This ships an update every 2 months, and The Pixel Wanderer every 2 months. Most recently, Pixel This was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Pixel Wanderer on November 12, 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.*