Comparison

PixelDam vs We Are Playgrounds

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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We Are Playgrounds

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Discover the world of Playgrounds! Embark on your creative journey with our app, connect with fellow creatives and stay in the loop with our festivals in film, VFX, digital arts, and games. With the We Are Playgrounds app, you can easily create your personalized timetable, receive real-time updates on festival news, and find answers to your questions in our FAQ. Playgrounds App Supported Festivals:  • The Art Department Eindhoven  • The Art Department Berlin  • Illustrada  • Playgrounds International Film Festival  • Dutch Game Week  • In Motion London  At Playgrounds, makers, industry experts, educators, and audiences come together to drive innovation in the moving image fields. Whether you’re an established professional or just beginning your creative journey, our platform connects you with the best and brightest talents around the globe. Download the We Are Playgrounds app now!

Screenshots

PixelDam4 screens
We Are Playgrounds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelDam at daily against We Are Playgrounds's monthly. PixelDam also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelDam ships an update daily, We Are Playgrounds monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PixelDam versus We Are Playgrounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelDamWe Are Playgrounds
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB94 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperBarry RijkseTMSQR B.V.

In-app purchases

None

PixelDam

No in-app purchases

None

We Are Playgrounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixelDam free?
PixelDam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is We Are Playgrounds free?
We Are Playgrounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PixelDam or We Are Playgrounds have ads?
Neither PixelDam nor We Are Playgrounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixelDam or We Are Playgrounds?
PixelDam ships an update daily, and We Are Playgrounds monthly. Most recently, PixelDam was updated on October 27, 2026 and We Are Playgrounds on October 12, 2026.

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