Comparison

Pixel Mage vs Guidus One

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Mage

Engage in immersive dot graphic battles with adorable characters and a strategic chain skill system. Transform your character through free class changes and climb the Magic Tower for rewards. Embark on an epic adventure to defeat Demon Lords and become a legend.

Highlights
  • Dot graphic action battles
  • Chain skill system
  • Free class change system
  • Magic Tower challenges
  • Collect and upgrade skills
  • Vengeance quest
Features
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1. Dot Graphic Action Adorable dot characters with spectacular action! Enjoy yourself in the dot graphic world with immersive battles. 2. Chain Skill System Collect and connect Skill Blocks to eliminate enemies with even more powerful attacks. Easy and fun with strategic elements! 3. Class Change System Change your class and obtain special costumes and skills for free! Transform into even more powerful character after your class change! 4. Magic Tower Climb the Magic Tower and receive bountiful rewards! Eliminate stronger bosses as you climb and become stronger after each victory. Set off on the adventure now and vow to take vengeance on Kingdom of Armis! Defeat the Demon Lords and become a legend yourself!

About

Guidus One

Embark on an adventure in a real-time, grid-based roguelike RPG. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, master strategic combat, and customize unique heroes to reclaim the Royal Palace. Enjoy charming pixel art and convenient one-handed play.

Highlights
  • Real-time grid-based combat
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Hero customization and builds
  • Unlockable unique heroes
  • Charming pixel art style
  • Vertical one-handed gameplay
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Guidus One is a real-time, grid-based pixel roguelike action RPG. Explore ever-changing dungeons, master strategic real-time combat, and lead a diverse roster of heroes on an adventure to reclaim the Royal Palace. ■ Real-Time Grid Action Every tile matters! Move and react to enemies in real time instead of taking turns. Read the battlefield, make quick decisions, and find your way through the dungeon. ■ Create Your Own Build Combine a variety of buffs, level-ups, and classes to create a build that fits your playstyle. Discover new combinations and shape a different build with every adventure. ■ A Roster of Unique Heroes Discover and unlock heroes with distinct combat styles and abilities. Choose the hero that best fits your playstyle and take on the challenges of the dungeon! ■ Ever-Changing Roguelike Dungeons Each adventure brings a new dungeon layout with randomly generated terrain, traps, and monsters. Adapt your strategy and discover a new path with every run. ■ Charming Pixel Art Explore the world of Guidus brought to life through beautifully crafted, high-quality pixel art, filled with unique characters and memorable bosses. ■ Vertical One-Handed Play Designed for mobile with a portrait interface, Guidus One offers smooth and convenient one-handed gameplay anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Pixel Mage4 screens
Guidus One4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixel Mage and Guidus One both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Pixel Mage's written reviews are positive against 53% of Guidus One's. Guidus One's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Pixel Mage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Guidus One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixel Mage against 4.8 for Guidus One. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 233 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Pixel Mage's written reviews are positive against 53% of Guidus One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Mage ships an update fortnightly, Guidus One every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel Mage versus Guidus One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel MageGuidus One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94 ratings)4.8 (233 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better52.7% of reviews
Number of ratings94233 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB640 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperYONGJIN JOizzle Inc.

Customer experience

Pixel Mage

All ratings94 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

Guidus One

All ratings233 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral12.7%
Negative34.5%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixel Mage

One-time5
  • Small amount of Red Gems$0.89
  • Red Gem Pouch$6.99
  • Red Gem Chest (S)$25.99
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  • Red Gem Chest (M)$46.99
  • Red Gem Chest (L)$85.99
10 purchases

Guidus One

One-time10
  • Key Pack$0.49
  • Satiety Package$0.49
  • Daily Catalyst Package$0.49
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  • Adventure's Beginning Package$0.49
  • Step-Up Pack 1$0.49
  • Step-Up Pack 2$1.99
  • Starter Catalyst Stone Package$3.99
  • Step-Up Pack 3$3.99
  • Dim. Catalyst Refill Pack$5.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Pixel Mage free?
Pixel Mage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guidus One free?
Guidus One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Mage or Guidus One?
Guidus One is rated higher. Pixel Mage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Guidus One averages 4.8 from 233 ratings.
Do Pixel Mage or Guidus One have ads?
Both Pixel Mage and Guidus One show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Mage or Guidus One?
Pixel Mage ships an update fortnightly, and Guidus One every 6 days. Most recently, Pixel Mage was updated on November 8, 2026 and Guidus One on November 11, 2026.

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