# PixelBoy vs SpaceCaps Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpaceCaps Explorer at none against PixelBoy's 3. SpaceCaps Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelBoy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceCaps Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelBoy | SpaceCaps Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelboy-retro-games/id6759308882/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iAndRobot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837276238) | [Ronaldo Paranhos](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787146780) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelboy-retro-games/id6759308882)

Experience classic arcade and handheld games on a virtual retro console. Enjoy tight controls, satisfying pixel art, and unlock new content by playing. Syncs progress across devices and offers customization options.

**Highlights:** Built-in classic games, Pick up and play instantly, Earn points to unlock content, Sync progress across devices, Customizable themes and settings, MFi controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $3.99 | one-time |


### SpaceCaps Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecaps-explorer/id6787146778)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelBoy free?

PixelBoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SpaceCaps Explorer free?

SpaceCaps Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PixelBoy or SpaceCaps Explorer have ads?

Neither PixelBoy nor SpaceCaps Explorer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*