Comparison

Pixel Runner vs Stonewalker

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Runner

Embark on an interstellar journey to return home from a distant moon. Run, jump, and collect resources to construct your rocket and uncover the mysteries of your destination. Experience evolving gameplay with new challenges and a global ranking system.

Highlights
  • Story-driven pixel art animation
  • Five distinct worlds with changing scenery
  • Evolving astronaut suit with upgradeable abilities
  • Daily missions and challenges
  • Global player rankings
  • One-handed controls
Features
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Stranded on an unknown moon, an astronaut has only one goal: getting home. Run, jump and collect shards to build your rocket… and find out what awaits you there. A STORY WITHOUT WORDS On first launch, a short pixel art animation tells the story of the crash. The rest unlocks as you play, all the way to building your own colony. 5 WORLDS TO CROSS Moon, abandoned colony, neon city, scorching dunes, forest under the northern lights: every 1000 meters the scenery and obstacles change, and the run speeds up. AN ASTRONAUT THAT EVOLVES Double and triple jump, glider, dive, magnet, head-start boosts: every module you buy at the workshop shows on your suit. NEW CHALLENGES EVERY DAY Three rotating missions, a daily chest and the Daily Run: the same course for everyone, a new one every day. GLOBAL RANKING Compare your best run with other pilots and aim for the podium. ONE-HANDED Tap to jump, hold to go higher. Easy to pick up, hard to master. NO FORCED ADS No ad ever plays without your say: only when you choose to revive or open a bonus chest. Paid suits are purely cosmetic. Plays offline. Available in English, French and Chinese.

About

Stonewalker

Navigate intricate mazes formed by natural elements like stone and rivers. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience with adjustable difficulty levels for casual players and seasoned strategists.

Highlights
  • Natural maze generation
  • Relaxing visuals
  • Satisfying puzzle-solving
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Quick play sessions
  • Deeper challenges
Features
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Step into Stonewalker, a beautifully crafted maze game where nature shapes every path. Navigate winding trails formed by stone, rivers, and terrain as you find your way from start to finish. Designed for both quick play sessions and deeper challenges, Stonewalker blends relaxing visuals with satisfying puzzle-solving. Whether you're unwinding or testing your skills: Easy – Calm, approachable mazes for casual play Medium – Balanced paths that require thoughtful navigation Hard – Complex mazes for a true challenge

Screenshots

Pixel Runner4 screens
Stonewalker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stonewalker at 5.0 against Pixel Runner's 2.0. Stonewalker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). Pixel Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Stonewalker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stonewalker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stonewalker has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Runner ships an update every 6 months, Stonewalker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pixel Runner versus Stonewalker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel RunnerStonewalker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCyrille VarinIntrepid Reality, LLC

Customer experience

Pixel Runner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Stonewalker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Runner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stonewalker

One-time1
  • Stonewalker Themes$2.99

Questions

Is Pixel Runner free?
Pixel Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stonewalker free?
Stonewalker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Runner or Stonewalker?
Stonewalker is rated higher. Pixel Runner averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stonewalker averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Pixel Runner or Stonewalker have ads?
Pixel Runner shows ads; Stonewalker does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Runner or Stonewalker?
Pixel Runner ships an update every 6 months, and Stonewalker every 2 days. Most recently, Pixel Runner was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stonewalker on October 31, 2026.

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