Comparison

Pixel Evolution Lab vs Crossflow

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Evolution Lab

Features
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Watch life emerge from a few simple rules. Pixel Evolution Lab is a beautiful, fast simulator for cellular automata – the mathematical worlds made famous by Conway's Game of Life. Each cell only looks at its eight neighbors. Yet out of random noise, gliders take flight, oscillators pulse and whole cities of still lifes appear. No plan, no script – order simply emerges. Version 2.0 is a complete redesign: the simulation fills the entire screen, the controls float above it, and every change you make in the lab is visible instantly. EXPLORE • Full-screen simulation powered by Metal – smooth even with hundreds of thousands of cells • Pinch to zoom, drag to explore, double-tap to see the whole world • Play, pause, single step and speeds from 1 to 60 generations per second, plus Turbo • Afterglow: dying cells fade out slowly and reveal motion and history • Evolution tracker with population, density, births and deaths DISCOVER • Pattern library with explanations: glider, spaceships, pulsar, pentadecathlon, the Gosper glider gun and famous methuselahs like the R-pentomino, Acorn and Diehard • 18 universes with different laws of nature – from Conway's Life and HighLife to Day & Night, Maze, Coral, Amoeba and Replicator • 9 color worlds, from phosphor green to amber, ice, magma and paper CREATE (PRO) • Draw and erase cells right in the field – with your finger or Apple Pencil, with undo • Build your own rules in B/S notation • Mix your own colors • Save your creations in your own gallery RELAX • Ambient mode hides all controls, keeps the screen on and starts a new world whenever the current one settles – a digital campfire for your desk • Share beautiful pictures of your worlds • The app remembers where you left off FREE AND FAIR The free version includes the full simulation with zoom, single step and Turbo, three universes, three color worlds, afterglow and four classic patterns. Pro unlocks everything else with a single one-time purchase – no subscription. No ads. No tracking. No account. Your worlds stay on your device. Download Pixel Evolution Lab and start your first universe.

About

Crossflow

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Crossflow is a fast-paced arcade game about controlling city traffic. Tap cars, pick the perfect moment, and keep every intersection crash-free. Sharp timing earns XP, while close calls and rapid releases build powerful multipliers and satisfying combos. — Control traffic with a single tap — Collect cash bundles during each run — Secure your earnings by safely sending an armored van through — Earn bonuses for DOUBLE, TRIPLE, and near-miss moments — Unlock new maps and chase higher records — Buy neon and 8-bit vehicle looks — Play in English or Russian Every intersection is another chance to make the perfect run.

Screenshots

Pixel Evolution Lab4 screens
Crossflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crossflow at none against Pixel Evolution Lab's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Evolution Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Crossflow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Pixel Evolution Lab versus Crossflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Evolution LabCrossflow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan HergertRoman Baliuk

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Evolution Lab

One-time1
  • Pixel Evolution Pro Upgrade$1.99
None

Crossflow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Evolution Lab free?
Pixel Evolution Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossflow free?
Crossflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Evolution Lab or Crossflow have ads?
Neither Pixel Evolution Lab nor Crossflow shows ads.

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