Comparison

WarPixel vs Nekomancer

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

Head to head
About

WarPixel

Features
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WarPixel is a popular abstract strategy game that is easy to learn but offers deep tactical complexity. Here is a detailed breakdown of how to play and what makes it unique: The Objective The primary goal is to place as many of your approximately 21 geometric pieces (polyominoes) onto the board as possible. The game ends when no player can place any more pieces, and the winner is the one with the fewest remaining squares.

About

Nekomancer

Defend against an undead legion in this occult tower defense game. Build unique strategies with roguelike elements, combine over 20 tower types, and collect 21 cat characters to unleash devastating powers. Upgrade your Nekomancer and embark on challenging adventures.

Highlights
  • Roguelike tower defense with unique builds
  • Strategic tower placement and combinations
  • Collect 21 unique cat characters
  • Upgrade equipment and unlock skill tree
  • Multiple adventure modes and expeditions
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▶ Stop them before you get caught! A creepy-cute occult tower defense! ◀ Nox, an apprentice Nekomancer, touches the forbidden tome behind his master's back. Just as he was about to take a peek at the first page, the entire undead legion in Limbo broke free from their seal! "...It wasn't me. The spellbook opened by itself, I swear!" No time for excuses. Stop them before your master finds out! Build towers, rally allies, and hold back the oncoming undead! ◆ Roguelike Tower Defense No more meaningless repetitions! Collect battle EXP, earn cards, and face enemies with your unique strategy. Every run brings a whole new build! ◆ Dominate with Combinations! Conquer the grid with your placement strategy. Maximize synergies across 20+ tower types and overwhelm the undead with devastating firepower. ◆ Build the Ultimate Cat Team! From the long-range explosive Flame Wizard, to the belly-bashing cat Chonky, to the ghost-summoning Undertaker! Collect 21 unique cat characters and assemble the dream team. ◆ Awaken as a True Nekomancer! Upgrade equipment and gems to break your limits and unlock your skill tree to unleash new Nekomancer powers. ◆ Embark on Adventures of Growth! Face endless strategic battles and defense challenges in the Grimoire Dungeon, Rush Dungeon, and Siege Battles! Earn rewards even while you're away with Expeditions.

Screenshots

WarPixel3 screens
Nekomancer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WarPixel at none against Nekomancer's 10. WarPixel also leads on ads (none vs shown). Nekomancer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nekomancer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. WarPixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WarPixel ships an update every 5 days, Nekomancer every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WarPixel versus Nekomancer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarPixelNekomancer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB407 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJeongSeop HanOwl & Otter

In-app purchases

None

WarPixel

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Nekomancer

One-time10
  • Secret Stash Lv. 1$0.99
  • A Handful of Rubies$0.99
  • Guardian's First Step$0.99
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  • Secret Stash Lv. 2$1.99
  • A Bunch of Rubies$2.99
  • (30 d) Daily Ruby Supply$5.99
  • A Bundle of Rubies$6.99
  • Permanent Ad Remover$9.99
  • Permanent Ad Remover+SPD Boost$12.99
  • A Pile of Rubies$17.99

Questions

Is WarPixel free?
WarPixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nekomancer free?
Nekomancer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WarPixel or Nekomancer have ads?
Nekomancer shows ads; WarPixel does not.
Which is updated more often, WarPixel or Nekomancer?
WarPixel ships an update every 5 days, and Nekomancer every 2 days. Most recently, WarPixel was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nekomancer on October 31, 2026.

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