# Pixel Mage vs I'M Dead

Pixel Mage and I'M Dead both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Pixel Mage's written reviews are positive against 30% of I'M Dead's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Mage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and I'M Dead sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixel Mage against 4.7 for I'M Dead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Pixel Mage's written reviews are positive against 30% of I'M Dead's.

Pixel Mage ships an update fortnightly, I'M Dead every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Mage | I'M Dead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-mage-idle-rpg/id6741889270/reviews)** | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-dead/id6767488876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 397 MB | 462 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) | [NADDIC GAMES Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411719774) |

## 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 |


### I'M Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-dead/id6767488876)

Manage a village in Limbo, recruit and train unique heroes, and explore the Nine Circles of Hell. This game blends town management with RPG elements, offering a fresh afterlife setting with charming pixel art.

**Highlights:** Town management and village building, Hero recruitment and progression, RPG elements with skill upgrades, Hunting Zone Swipe System, Pixel art graphics, Crafting weapons and armor

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mammon_blessing | $5.99 | per month |
| First Purchase Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| ads_5days_free | $0.99 | one-time |
| hero_growth_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| storage_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 首次_英雄購買_禮包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Step-up 1 Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| dead_dia_250 | $2.99 | one-time |
| enhance-package | $3.49 | one-time |
| 深淵_守護者_禮包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| membership_3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mammon's Blessing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hero Custom Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Step-up 2 Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| membership_1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 英雄_造型_禮包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| dead_dia_950 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Hero Summon Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package | $15.49 | one-time |
| Integrated Membership | $18.99 | one-time |
| stepup_3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| stepup_4 | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Mage free?

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

### Is I'M Dead free?

I'M Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Mage or I'M Dead?

Pixel Mage is rated higher. Pixel Mage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while I'M Dead averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Pixel Mage or I'M Dead have ads?

Both Pixel Mage and I'M Dead show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Mage or I'M Dead?

Pixel Mage ships an update fortnightly, and I'M Dead every 8 days. Most recently, Pixel Mage was updated on October 30, 2026 and I'M Dead on October 31, 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.*