Lilu vs Pixel Runners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lilu
Uncover family secrets and find your missing twin sister in this captivating match-3 puzzle adventure. Explore a mysterious castle, solve intricate puzzles, and find hidden artifacts to reveal a centuries-old truth. Your investigation begins now.
- Match-3 puzzle levels
- Hidden artifact collection
- Castle exploration
- Captivating story
- Investigate clues
- Restore abandoned rooms
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Family secrets never die. Lilu returns to her family castle to find her missing twin sister. But it won’t be easy—shadows of the past and a butler who knows entirely too much stand in her way. To save her sister, Lilu must uncover a secret her family has kept hidden for centuries. Dive into a captivating story where every match-3 level brings you one step closer to the truth. Find hidden artifacts and restore abandoned rooms. What awaits you: Investigation: Search for clues and ancient artifacts. Match-3: Beat colorful puzzle levels to advance the story. Atmosphere: Explore mysterious rooms and secret passageways. Mechanisms: Collect all the pieces of this puzzle. Intrigue: Who is Sebastian—a loyal servant or the ultimate villain? Download now and uncover the secret of Blackwood Manor before it’s too late!
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.
- Shifting parallel worlds
- Time manipulation (slow down, rewind)
- Challenging boss encounters
- Retro pixel art with modern feel
- Offline play
- Global leaderboards
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Runners at none against Lilu's shown. Pixel Runners also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Lilu sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Runners sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lilu against 5.0 for Pixel Runners. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Lilu ships an update every 11 months, Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Lilu | Pixel Runners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 279 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanislav Buchkov | Coloring Games |
Customer experience
Lilu
Pixel Runners
In-app purchases
Lilu
- Tiny Pack$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Small Pack$2.99
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- Medium Pack$4.99
- Large Pack$9.99
- Huge Pack$24.99
- Mega Pack$49.99
Pixel Runners
- 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









