Comparison

Pixel Gun 2 vs Aniimo

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Gun 2

Experience explosive multiplayer action in this arena shooter with destructible environments and dynamic gameplay. Customize your character and loadouts to adapt to ever-changing battlefields. Enjoy seamless cross-platform play between mobile and PC.

Highlights
  • Destructible arenas
  • Dynamic PvP battles
  • Customizable character builds
  • Cross-platform play (mobile/PC)
  • Ever-evolving world
  • Short match sessions
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Pixel Gun 2 is a multiplayer shooter built on disruption — of old rules, map architecture, traditional loadouts and more! Short matches. Destructible arenas. Wild builds. Non-stop FPS action. Ever-evolving world. A piece of controlled mayhem that fits in your pocket — or takes over your evening. Jump in for a few PvP battles or lose track of time (with no regrets). Experiment with loadouts, improvise in ever-changing environments, embrace the chaos, and make the most out of the reality-bending Pixelstorm! EVERY MATCH HITS DIFFERENT Change is the only constant in Pixel Gun 2. The battle arena starts falling apart with every shot fired. Creative builds clash, throwing surprises at everyone involved. As the PvP match goes on, you evolve too — stacking perks, adapting on the fly, and leaning into whatever the situation demands. Will you end up a life-stealing headshot machine, a melee juggernaut, a speed-running gadgeteer — or something nobody saw coming? Next time it will be different. And that’s the point. WRECK HAVOC. MAKE A MESS Pixel Gun 2 maps are breaking apart — and you’d better take advantage of it. Use the destructible environment for smart tactical moves or just for the sake of pure fun. No cover is built to last. If something’s in your way — blow a hole through it. If someone’s camping — make a few “architectural adjustments” to their hiding spot. You’re not here to build. You’re here to destroy. The battlefield keeps changing — and so do your options. YOUR CHARACTER. YOUR BUILD. YOUR VIBE Pixel Gun 2 is all about playing your way. Mix characters, weapons, gadgets, armor, perks, and abilities into builds that feel powerful, clever, aggressive, weird — or all of the above. Get creative. Break the meta. Find something that just clicks. CROSS DIMENSIONS. MORE PLATFORMS AHEAD. Start your journey on mobile, with Pixel Gun 2 coming to PC in the future. Cross-platform play and shared progression are planned, so your progress and rewards can travel with you between devices. Play now — and stay tuned for PC release news. THE PIXELSTORM IS RISING The world of Pixel Gun 2 isn’t about order or stability — it’s about constant change and adaptation. A strange calamity keeps bending the rules of reality, opening new possibilities (and dangers) over time. New heroes, gear, abilities, seasons, game modes, and even entire worlds appear in this ever-shifting multiverse. Pixel Gun 2 is a mobile first-person shooter that evolves around — and for — you. Expect the unexpected.

About

Aniimo

Explore a vast open world, capture and collect unique creatures, and twine with them to gain new abilities. Engage in thrilling battles, customize your personal space, and embark on an epic journey of discovery and adventure.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Creature capturing and collecting
  • Twine with creatures for abilities
  • Real-time battles (PvEVP)
  • Personal RV customization
  • Multiplayer interaction
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Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. On the vast continent of Idyll, you'll encounter countless unique creatures known as Aniimo. Twine with them and experience the beauty of this world from a completely new perspective and with new abilities. You can also travel to a metropolis floating in the sky, where you'll meet other Pathfinders, share stories, and engage in thrilling competitive battles. Choose your Aniimo and embark on an epic journey - one full of exploration, discovery, and adventure! Seize every chance to capture and collect Aniimo to your heart's desire! When embarking on an adventure on Idyll, anyone you meet can become a companion! Catch Aniimo using Aniipods, set traps and time your catch perfectly - enjoy the thrill and uncertainty of every moment! Unique Aniimo will appear according to the environment, weather, phenomena and time of day. Most Aniimo can evolve, making collecting and discovering Aniimo even more exciting. Twine with Aniimo to feel the world like they do On your journey of adventure you can Twine with Aniimo and essentially become any Aniimo that you collect. Use the Aniimo’s skills to solve puzzles, win battles and overcome challenges! Twine with Aniimo, to see the world from a brand new perspective. Jump into the adventure and enjoy exploring an expansive open world The continent of Idyll is expansive and alive with beauty and the perfect setting to capture, to Twine, to find answers and for the Aniimo to reach their full potential. Challenge, race, discover... immersive exploration ensures every step of the journey is engaging. Whether you're gliding, diving, burrowing... you can step foot anywhere. Join exciting real-time challenges with Aniimo In the vast world of Aniimo, every real-time challenge is full of unknowns and surprises. The PVEVP mode "Egg Heist" allows you to join a 3-player team anytime to engage in real-time searches and battles in the Lost Isles. Whether you're solo, multiplayer, adventuring, battling, or simply looking to quickly become stronger, here, every challenge is real and instantaneous! Enjoying camping and roadtrips with your friends Each Pathfinder now owns a personal RV on the vast continent of Idyll, parked at a campsite in this open world, where they can meet and interact with other players. When you return to Homeland with your RV, you can plant crops, build decorations, and freely arrange your space with Aniimo to transform the entire Homeland into a warm, fun, and interactive immersive paradise.

Screenshots

Pixel Gun 24 screens
Aniimo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aniimo at 66% against Pixel Gun 2's 45%. Aniimo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 1.3K). On price, update cadence, 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. Pixel Gun 2 sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Aniimo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aniimo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aniimo has 8.2K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Pixel Gun 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Aniimo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Gun 2 ships an update every 9 days, Aniimo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Gun 2 versus Aniimo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Gun 2Aniimo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (8.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K8.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#90#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size724 MB3.5 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCubic GamesPAWPRINT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Pixel Gun 2

All ratings1,264 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral14.4%
Negative41.0%

Aniimo

Written reviews341 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Pixel Gun 2

One-time17
  • Great Offer 1$0.99
  • Great Offer 2$1.99
  • Great Offer 3$2.99
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  • Great Offer 4$3.99
  • Great Offer 5$4.99
  • Great Offer 6$5.99
  • Great Offer 7$6.99
  • Great Offer 8$7.99
  • Great Offer 10$9.99
  • Great Offer 15$14.99
  • Great Offer 20$19.99
  • Great Offer 25$24.99
  • Great Offer 30$29.99
  • Great Offer 40$39.99
  • Great Offer 50$49.99
  • Great Offer 75$74.99
  • Great Offer 100$99.99
10 purchases

Aniimo

One-time10
  • Aniimo: 60 Lumin Crystals$0.99
  • Aniimo: 300 Lumin Crystals$4.99
  • Aniimo: Monthly Pass$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Aniimo: Advanced Comp. Handbook$9.99
  • Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook$10.00
  • Aniimo: 980 Lumin Crystals$14.99
  • Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook$19.99
  • Aniimo: 1,980 Lumin Crystals$29.99
  • Aniimo: 3,280 Lumin Crystals$49.99
  • Aniimo: 6,480 Lumin Crystals$99.99

Questions

Is Pixel Gun 2 free?
Pixel Gun 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aniimo free?
Aniimo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Gun 2 or Aniimo?
Aniimo is rated higher. Pixel Gun 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Aniimo averages 4.7 from 8.2K ratings.
Do Pixel Gun 2 or Aniimo have ads?
Neither Pixel Gun 2 nor Aniimo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Gun 2 or Aniimo?
Pixel Gun 2 ships an update every 9 days, and Aniimo weekly. Most recently, Pixel Gun 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aniimo on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pixel Gun 2 or Aniimo?
Pixel Gun 2 currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Aniimo at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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