# Pixel Mage vs Tiny Divines

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Divines at every 2 days against Pixel Mage's fortnightly. Pixel Mage's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 70%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Mage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Divines sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Mage holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Pixel Mage's written reviews are positive against 70% of Tiny Divines's.

Pixel Mage ships an update fortnightly, Tiny Divines every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Mage | Tiny Divines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-mage-idle-rpg/id6741889270/reviews)** | [4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-divines-defense/id6745933175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 69.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 392 MB | 924 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YONGJIN JO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796092577) | [OBLIQUE GAMES, Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032294185) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Mage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-mage-idle-rpg/id6741889270)

Engage in immersive battles with charming pixel art characters and dynamic action. Connect skill blocks for strategic combat and unlock new abilities and costumes through a free advancement system. Ascend a tower for rewards and defeat powerful bosses.

**Highlights:** Dot graphic action, Skill chain system, Job change system, Magic Tower progression, Boss battles, Character customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small amount of Red Gems | $0.89 | one-time |
| Red Gem Pouch | $6.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem Chest (S) | $25.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem Chest (M) | $46.99 | one-time |
| Red Gem Chest (L) | $85.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Divines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-divines-defense/id6745933175)

Defend your base from endless enemy waves with your apostles in this roguelike defense game. Enjoy simple controls, deep strategy, and charming characters. Progress through a friendly guide and unlock permanent rewards.

**Highlights:** Roguelike defense gameplay, Simple controls, deep strategy, Endless skill combinations, Charming chibi apostles, Friendly progression system, Seasonal challenges and squad battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Pack 1-1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Energy Contract | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Journey Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Elshard Contract | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Encounter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fully Equipped Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Order Pass Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 03 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Order Pass Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remover Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 3 | $11.90 | one-time |
| Order Pass Blessing | $11.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 5 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 05 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 6 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Elshard Pack 06 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Mage free?

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

### Is Tiny Divines free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Mage or Tiny Divines?

Pixel Mage is rated higher. Pixel Mage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Tiny Divines averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do Pixel Mage or Tiny Divines have ads?

Both Pixel Mage and Tiny Divines show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Mage or Tiny Divines?

Pixel Mage ships an update fortnightly, and Tiny Divines every 2 days. Most recently, Pixel Mage was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tiny Divines on October 9, 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.*