Comparison

Pickaxe vs Wheel Defense

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

Head to head
About

Pickaxe

Features
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Dive into the Ultimate Mining Adventure! Welcome to Pickaxe: Dig Deep, the addictive game where you wield your pickaxe to unearth treasures! Dig through layers of earth, collect valuable resources like gems, gold, and crystals, and sell them to upgrade your tools. The deeper you go, the bigger the rewards—unlock powerful bonuses and conquer challenging depths!

About

Wheel Defense

Assemble a wheel of warriors, spin to summon your army, and engage in fast-paced strategic battles. Strengthen your forces with roguelike progression and unlock new skills to conquer enemies. Adapt your tactics for unpredictable challenges.

Highlights
  • Wheel-based warrior summoning
  • Roguelike progression and upgrades
  • Strategic unit combinations
  • Fast-paced battles
  • Unlockable skills
Features
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Build your ultimate wheel of warriors, spin to summon troops, and conquer enemies in this unique blend of luck and strategy! Upgrade your army, unlock powerful skills, and master the art of Wheel Defense!" Spin. Summon. Conquer! Welcome to Wheel Defense, where fortune and tactics collide! Assemble your custom wheel with warriors like Swordsmen, Archers, and more—then spin to summon your army! Will luck favor you, or will strategy save the day? Roguelike Progression After each battle, strengthen your forces! Choose from 3 random upgrades to unlock game-changing skills, refine your wheel, and dominate tougher enemies. Endless Combinations Mix and match units, experiment with wheel layouts, and adapt your tactics to survive unpredictable battles. No two spins are the same! Fast-Paced, Addictive Battles Quick rounds, explosive action! Perfect for players who love strategy, roguelikes, or just the thrill of the spin!

Screenshots

Pickaxe3 screens
Wheel Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Wheel Defense at 3 against Pickaxe's 1. Wheel Defense also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pickaxe versus Wheel Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickaxeWheel Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB108 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDenys Voskoboinyk晓娟 吴

In-app purchases

None

Pickaxe

No in-app purchases

None

Wheel Defense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pickaxe free?
Pickaxe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wheel Defense free?
Wheel Defense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pickaxe or Wheel Defense have ads?
Both Pickaxe and Wheel Defense show ads.

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