# Dawnfolk vs Pixelvale

The clearest difference is rating: Pixelvale at 4.5 against Dawnfolk's 4.1. Dawnfolk's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 8) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dawnfolk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixelvale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixelvale holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dawnfolk has 51 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Dawnfolk's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pixelvale's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dawnfolk ships an update every 5 days, Pixelvale weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dawnfolk | Pixelvale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnfolk/id6759442443/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelvale-nonogram-picross/id6774491715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 323 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) | [Yves Kopmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896478388) |

## What reviewers say

### Dawnfolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnfolk/id6759442443)

Lead a kingdom lost to shadows, using a mythical fiery companion to push back darkness. Explore, build cities, manage resources, and survive dangers in a minimalist strategy and city-building experience. Discover new systems and shape your people's fate through interactive storytelling.

**Highlights:** Minimalist city building, Exploration of medieval fantasy world, Resource management, Interactive story with player choices, Skill-based minigames, Multiple game modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dawnfolk | $7.99 | one-time |


### Pixelvale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelvale-nonogram-picross/id6774491715)

Solve logic puzzles to reveal pixel art and build a charming valley. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers or pressure, and watch your world grow across seasons. Support development through optional donations.

**Highlights:** Solve logic nonogram puzzles, Build a growing pixel art valley, Experience seasonal changes, Relaxed gameplay with no timers, Offline play, Hand-drawn pixel art

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Thank-You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for the Valley | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Generous Round | $2.99 | one-time |
| Grand Gesture | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dawnfolk free?

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

### Is Pixelvale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dawnfolk or Pixelvale?

Pixelvale is rated higher. Dawnfolk averages 4.1 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Pixelvale averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Dawnfolk or Pixelvale have ads?

Neither Dawnfolk nor Pixelvale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dawnfolk or Pixelvale?

Dawnfolk ships an update every 5 days, and Pixelvale weekly. Most recently, Dawnfolk was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pixelvale on October 23, 2026.

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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.*