# Return to Pixhell vs Desktop Nard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Desktop Nard at 60% against Return to Pixhell's 14%. Desktop Nard also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Return to Pixhell's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Return to Pixhell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Desktop Nard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Return to Pixhell ships an update every 4 days, Desktop Nard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Return to Pixhell | Desktop Nard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-nard-dice-idle/id6768752993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Lepic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803687064) | [Abdullah Alhijaily](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751884475) |

## What reviewers say

### Return to Pixhell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-pixhell/id6754703971)

Descend into a cursed world in this 2D roguelike action game. Survive endless hordes, defeat bosses, and manage your fear in a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Master strict movement mechanics and build powerful characters to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Strict 4-way movement combat, Explore Forest, Caves, and Hell, Fear system and light mechanics, Character selection (Mage, Reaper, Aura, Bard), Item collection and build creation, Leaderboards for competition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### Desktop Nard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-nard-dice-idle/id6768752993)

An idle game where dice with unique stats and skills roll across your screen, automatically farming monsters. Collect loot, unlock skill trees, and explore new worlds to enhance your build and discover synergies.

**Highlights:** Itemized dice with unique stats and skills, Automated monster farming, Endless loot hunting for various items, Prestige system with skill trees, Map exploration for new rewards, Synergy-based build progression

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Return to Pixhell free?

Return to Pixhell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Desktop Nard free?

Desktop Nard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Return to Pixhell or Desktop Nard have ads?

Neither Return to Pixhell nor Desktop Nard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Return to Pixhell or Desktop Nard?

Return to Pixhell ships an update every 4 days, and Desktop Nard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Return to Pixhell was updated on October 7, 2026 and Desktop Nard on October 16, 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.*