Comparison

Single Strike vs Pixel Rise

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

Head to head
About

Single Strike

Features
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Single Strike - Cube is an innovative action-puzzle game that seamlessly blends one-line drawing with strategic defense. In this world, your finger is the most powerful weapon, and color is the purest form of power! [Core Gameplay: Trace to Defend] Above the battlefield, waves of colorful monsters surge along the path; below, a mysterious grid of cubes holds the key to victory. Observe the enemy’s color, locate matching cubes in the grid, and connect them with a single stroke. This is not just a test of speed, but a duel of wits. In a cluttered space, finding the right colors and planning the perfect line will determine the survival of your defense. Darkness is encroaching, and the colors are beginning to fade. Hero, it is time to move your fingertips—slash through the shadows and light up the world!

About

Pixel Rise

Features
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Pixel Rise is a precision stacking game built around focus, timing, and control. Drop each block with perfect alignment and build your tower higher and higher. Every mistake trims your platform. Every perfect placement builds your streak. The higher you climb, the less forgiving the game becomes. In Journey mode, complete handcrafted levels with unique objectives and unlock new characters, tile styles, and atmospheric themes. Learn the mechanics, master your timing, and earn your way into the endless modes. Classic mode challenges you to climb without limits. No safety nets. No shortcuts. Just rhythm and precision. Chaos mode introduces unpredictable twists that test your adaptability and consistency. Features: - Clean, modern dark design - Precision-based stacking mechanics - Progressive difficulty with shrinking platforms - Perfect streak restoration system - Dynamic haptic feedback - Unlockable characters and visual styles - Handcrafted Journey mode - Endless Classic and Chaos modes - Global leaderboards and achievements How high can you rise? Stay focused. Stay calm. Stay perfect.

Screenshots

Single Strike3 screens
Pixel Rise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Single Strike at daily against Pixel Rise's every 3 months. Single Strike also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Single Strike ships an update daily, Pixel Rise every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Single Strike versus Pixel Rise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingle StrikePixel Rise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俏 徐PXL READY (FZE)

In-app purchases

None

Single Strike

No in-app purchases

None

Pixel Rise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Single Strike free?
Single Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Rise free?
Pixel Rise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Single Strike or Pixel Rise have ads?
Both Single Strike and Pixel Rise show ads.
Which is updated more often, Single Strike or Pixel Rise?
Single Strike ships an update daily, and Pixel Rise every 3 months. Most recently, Single Strike was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pixel Rise on October 31, 2026.

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