PixelDam vs Ready Set Start
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PixelDam
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PixelDam is the name of a virtual city made by the members of the PixelDam community. The word "dam" is a tradition where Dutch cities are build near a river dam. Like, for example, Rotterdam, that was built near the river Rotter. The name is a combination of our Dutch origins and the unending possibilities of the pixel world. PixelDam was founded on May 28, 2003 and the expansion, PixelMoon, lifted off on March 28, 2004. This app celebrates a revival of this glorious city and attracts pixel artists of new and old.
Ready Set Start
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Easily choose the start player for your board games with the Ready Set Start App! This simple yet efficient tool randomly selects the starting player, ensuring a fair and hassle-free beginning to your game night. Tap the button, and let the app do the rest. Perfect for gamers of all ages, the Ready Set Start App guarantees a fun and unbiased start to every game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelDam at daily against Ready Set Start's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PixelDam ships an update daily, Ready Set Start every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixelDam | Ready Set Start |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barry Rijkse | Rick Fleuren |
In-app purchases
PixelDam
No in-app purchases
Ready Set Start
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PixelDam free?
Is Ready Set Start free?
Do PixelDam or Ready Set Start have ads?
Which is updated more often, PixelDam or Ready Set Start?
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