# Pirate Rush™ vs Pixel Cup Soccer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pixel Cup Soccer at free against Pirate Rush™'s paid. Pixel Cup Soccer also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 2) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). Pirate Rush™'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Pirate Rush™ costs $4.99 and Pixel Cup Soccer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pirate Rush™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Cup Soccer has 139 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pirate Rush™'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Pixel Cup Soccer's.

Pirate Rush™ ships an update weekly, Pixel Cup Soccer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pirate Rush™ | Pixel Cup Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-rush/id6448704108/reviews)** | [4.8 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cup-soccer-ultimate/id6452803093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 239 MB | 548 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FUTURE SIGHT - SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462956839) | [BATOVI Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/499893740) |

## What reviewers say

### Pirate Rush™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-rush/id6448704108)

Embark on an addictive offline adventure with this skill-based game. Master various game modes, unlock epic skins, and compete for high scores. Designed for fun and challenging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Offline gameplay, Skill-based challenges, Campaign mode, Arcade mode, Calm mode, Endless mode, Unlockable skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixel Cup Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-cup-soccer-ultimate/id6452803093)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced, retro arcade soccer action with simple controls and deep gameplay. Play solo or with friends in various modes, including career and tournaments. Features pixel art, nostalgic soundtracks, and extensive team customization.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art style, Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Career mode with team management, Local multiplayer for 2-8 players, Customizable teams and tournaments, Deep gameplay mechanics, Women's soccer included

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pirate Rush™ free?

Pirate Rush™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Cup Soccer free?

Pixel Cup Soccer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pirate Rush™ or Pixel Cup Soccer?

Pirate Rush™ is rated higher. Pirate Rush™ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pixel Cup Soccer averages 4.8 from 139 ratings.

### Do Pirate Rush™ or Pixel Cup Soccer have ads?

Neither Pirate Rush™ nor Pixel Cup Soccer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pirate Rush™ or Pixel Cup Soccer?

Pirate Rush™ ships an update weekly, and Pixel Cup Soccer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pirate Rush™ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pixel Cup Soccer 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.*