Comparison

Trigonix vs Pocket8

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

Head to head
About

Trigonix

This game challenges your mind with a unique color-matching puzzle. Move colored triangles on a grid to fill squares with single colors. Enjoy casual play or strategic modes that test your precision and planning.

Highlights
  • Color triangle matching
  • Dynamic grid puzzles
  • Casual play mode
  • Time Trial mode
  • Challenge Mode with limited moves
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Trigonix challenges your mind with a fresh take on puzzle games. Move colored triangles around a dynamic grid to fill each square with a single color. Play casually at your own pace, or play another game mode where every move matters as you strategically solve each level, progressing from simple patterns to intricate designs that test your precision and planning. With three unique game modes, Trigonix offers something for every type of player: Casual Mode: Relax and play at your own pace with unlimited time and moves. Time Trial: Race against the clock to complete puzzles before time runs out. Challenge Mode: Sharpen your strategy as you tackle puzzles with a limited number of moves. With its minimalist design and intuitive gameplay, Trigonix delivers a relaxing yet stimulating experience for players of all ages. Whether you're solving puzzles to unwind or pushing your skills to the limit, you'll find endless satisfaction in perfecting your strategy. Are you ready to take on the challenge and complete each square? Dive into Trigonix and experience a uniquely captivating puzzle adventure!

About

Pocket8

This app brings the PICO-8 fantasy console experience to your mobile device, offering access to thousands of community-made games. Enjoy customizable touch controls or gamepad support, and never lose progress with an instant save system.

Highlights
  • Browse and play community-made PICO-8 games
  • Customizable touch controls and gamepad support
  • Instant save states for unlimited progress saving
  • Portrait and landscape orientation support
  • Locked 60FPS gameplay
Features
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Experience PICO-8 Anywhere: Pocket8 brings the magic of the PICO-8 fantasy console to your pocket. Whether you’re on a commute or relaxing at home, thousands of indie games are a single tap away. A Massive Library in Your Pocket: Discover thousands of community-made games with integrated BBS exploration. From challenging platformers to relaxing puzzles, there’s always something new to play. Download your favorites and build a personal collection that goes offline wherever you do. Controls That Feel Right: Gaming on a touch screen can be a struggle. Pocket8 features high-precision controls that feel as good as a real handheld. Choose between a classic D-pad or virtual joystick, or swap the face buttons positioning to match your playstyle. Wanna go touch-less? Connect a controller and play with a bluetooth gamepad or keyboard. Play Without Interruption: Instant save system lets you freeze time and jump back in to the exact pixel where you left off. Manage an infinite amount of save states per cartridge. Features: Browse & Play: Explore the Lexaloffle BBS to find and download new games instantly. Pro-Style Controls: Fluid movement and adaptive controls. Gamepad and Keyboard support included. Portrait & Landscape: Play comfortably in any orientation. Save Anywhere: Never lose your progress with instant state saves. Pure Performance: Locked 60FPS gameplay for the ultimate retro experience.

Screenshots

Trigonix4 screens
Pocket84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket8 at none against Trigonix's shown. Pocket8 also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Trigonix's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trigonix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Trigonix's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pocket8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trigonix ships an update monthly, Pocket8 daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trigonix versus Pocket8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrigonixPocket8
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (19 ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better10
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAustin AndersonJevon Lipsey

Customer experience

Trigonix

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pocket8

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Trigonix

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trigonix free?
Trigonix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket8 free?
Pocket8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trigonix or Pocket8?
Trigonix is rated higher. Trigonix averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Pocket8 averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Trigonix or Pocket8 have ads?
Trigonix shows ads; Pocket8 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trigonix or Pocket8?
Trigonix ships an update monthly, and Pocket8 daily. Most recently, Trigonix was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pocket8 on September 13, 2026.

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