Comparison

Swing Trials vs Pixel Runners

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

Head to head
About

Swing Trials

Features
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Swing Trials is a side-scrolling platformer game where you use a grappling hook to overcome obstacles. Take on 10 distinct levels, each with its own challenges, and face a final boss in an epic showdown. Speedrun focused! Competing against other players for the fastest time. How to play: Tap to jump Touch and hold for the long jump Swipe to dash while mid-air Touch and hold to swing

About

Pixel Runners

Experience an endless arcade platformer with a retro pixel art style. Shift between parallel worlds, manipulate time, and face challenging bosses. This game offers quick sessions that can stretch into hours, perfect for both casual players and competitive climbers.

Highlights
  • Shifting parallel worlds
  • Time manipulation (slow down, rewind)
  • Challenging boss encounters
  • Retro pixel art with modern feel
  • Offline play
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Pixel Runners brings back the spirit of old-school platformers in a modern endless arcade run. With 2D pixel art, shifting dimensions, and relentless pace, every second is a fight to survive. Dive in now and chase your best run! Shift Into Parallel Worlds The pace never lets up. You’re sprinting forward, traps closing in, and the only way to survive is to jump at the right second or shift into a world that looks just as dangerous. Every run pushes harder, every second feels tighter, and one mistake ends it all. How long can you stay in control? Every Run Feels Different Runs rarely play out the same way twice. One attempt might have you gliding through dark forests, the next you’re dodging blades in a desert, or outrunning crumbling walls in a ruined city. The pace keeps pushing forward, and the longer you last, the more chaotic it gets. That “just one more try” feeling hits hard, especially when you know the Shift could save your run if you use it at the perfect moment. Time Is On Your Side On top of running and shifting, time itself bends to your control. Slow things down to squeeze through a narrow trap, rewind a mistake if your jump was off, or hit the gas to power through a dangerous stretch. The time tricks are short and snappy, but they add just enough strategy to make every decision feel important. Face Challenging Bosses Of course, it wouldn’t be a real arcade challenge without bosses. Every so often you’ll slam into something bigger than spikes and saws. Every encounter becomes a rhythm of reflex and timing, where learning the pattern means surviving the run. Retro Look, Modern Feel What keeps it all together is the look and feel. The game leans into retro pixel art, but it doesn’t feel dated. Levels pop with color, animations are smooth, and each environment has its own atmosphere. It feels nostalgic without pretending to be a relic. Easy To Pick Up, Tough To Master Pixel Runners is simple to learn but takes time to master. A few taps get you moving, yet the pace quickly tests your reflexes. Each mistake teaches you something new, and before you know it, you’re trying again to beat your last run. If you’re the type who loves quick sessions that can stretch into hours, this game fits. It works offline, so you can play anywhere, and if you’re competitive, global leaderboards are waiting for you to climb. If you’re more casual, it’s still perfect for killing a few minutes while chasing a personal best. It’s not just for endless runner fans either. Players who love 2D platformers, old-school arcade challenges, or the “die and retry” thrill will feel right at home. The mix of running, jumping, shifting worlds, and bending time makes it stand out from other pixel games, and gives it that hook to keep you coming back. Download Pixel Runners to relive the thrill of old-school platformers with a modern endless twist. Worlds keep shifting, obstacles never repeat, and every second counts toward your best run. Jump back in and chase that perfect score today!

Screenshots

Swing Trials4 screens
Pixel Runners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Runners at none against Swing Trials's shown. Pixel Runners also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Swing Trials sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Runners sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swing Trials ships an update every 25 months, Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Swing Trials versus Pixel Runners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwing TrialsPixel Runners
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size789 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRENAN FERREIRAColoring Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Swing Trials

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
6 purchases

Pixel Runners

One-time6
  • Hard currency 30$0.99
  • Hard currency 80$1.99
  • Hard currency 170$4.99
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  • Hard currency 360$9.99
  • Hard currency 950$19.99
  • Hard currency 2000$49.99

Questions

Is Swing Trials free?
Swing Trials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Runners free?
Pixel Runners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swing Trials or Pixel Runners have ads?
Swing Trials shows ads; Pixel Runners does not.
Which is updated more often, Swing Trials or Pixel Runners?
Swing Trials ships an update every 25 months, and Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swing Trials was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pixel Runners on October 2, 2026.

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