# Pixel This vs Trenches

The clearest difference is ads: Trenches at none against Pixel This's shown. Trenches also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Pixel This's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Pixel This against 3.0 for Trenches. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Pixel This ships an update every 2 months, Trenches every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel This | Trenches |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-this/id6443699377/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trenches-ww1-tactics/id6758896860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [Stephen Lear](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869730842) |

## 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


### Trenches

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trenches-ww1-tactics/id6758896860)

Engage in turn-based tactical strategy set in World War I. Command diverse units through historically inspired missions, utilizing authentic WWI tactics like trench warfare and gas attacks. Experience dynamic weather and realistic terrain as you fight for victory.

**Highlights:** 25 historically-inspired missions, 10 unique unit types, Authentic WWI tactics, Multiple victory conditions, Playable factions: British, French, German, American, Realistic terrain and dynamic weather, Offline play

**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 Trenches free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel This or Trenches?

Pixel This and Trenches are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Pixel This or Trenches have ads?

Pixel This shows ads; Trenches does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel This or Trenches?

Pixel This ships an update every 2 months, and Trenches every 4 months. Most recently, Pixel This was updated on November 3, 2026 and Trenches on October 31, 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.*