# Crunchyroll vs Pixel Game Lab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Game Lab at 100% against Crunchyroll's 25%. Pixel Game Lab also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3). Crunchyroll's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month and Pixel Game Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Game Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Crunchyroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Game Lab's.

Crunchyroll ships an update daily, Pixel Game Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crunchyroll | Pixel Game Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-tengami/id6737855349/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-game-lab/id6790815733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 248 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) | [Game Design Academy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896255039) |

## What reviewers say

### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-tengami/id6737855349)

Explore a serene, folding paper world inspired by ancient Japanese fairy tales. Solve intricate puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover secrets and discover the story behind a dying cherry tree. Experience a unique pop-up book gameplay with a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Folding paper world exploration, Unique pop-up book gameplay, Intricate puzzle solving, Serene Japanese fairy tale setting, Striking visuals and haunting music, Original soundtrack by David Wise

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


### Pixel Game Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-game-lab/id6790815733)

Create and play your own pixel-art games. Design characters, build levels with traps and platforms, and then bring them to life in a full game engine. Share your creations or play games made by other kids.

**Highlights:** Pixel art character design, Animated asset creation, Level building with terrain and traps, Full game engine for play, Co-op multiplayer, Catalog of community-created games, Safe sharing and moderation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extended Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Extended Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crunchyroll free?

Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Game Lab free?

Pixel Game Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Pixel Game Lab?

Pixel Game Lab is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pixel Game Lab averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Crunchyroll or Pixel Game Lab have ads?

Neither Crunchyroll nor Pixel Game Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Pixel Game Lab?

Crunchyroll ships an update daily, and Pixel Game Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pixel Game Lab on October 28, 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.*