Comparison

Pixelio vs MathCage

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

Head to head
About

Pixelio

Features
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Reveal pixel art one square at a time. Pixelio is a nonogram puzzle game where you use logic and number clues to fill in grids and uncover hidden pixel art images. No guessing required. Every puzzle is solvable with pure logic. HOW TO PLAY: • Read the number clues on each row and column • Fill in the correct squares to match the pattern • Reveal the hidden picture when you solve it KEY FEATURES: • Puzzle Packs: Hundreds of puzzles across categories like Pets, Food, Emojis, Nature, and more • Daily Challenges: A new puzzle every day to keep your streak alive • Multiple Sizes: From beginner 5x5 grids to challenging larger puzzles • Hints System: Stuck? Use hints to reveal a row or column • Undo/Redo: Easily fix mistakes as you go • Pixi Mascot: Your animated companion cheers you on • Achievements: Track your progress and unlock badges • 5 Themes: Classic, Pastel, Nature, Neon, and High Contrast DESIGNED WITH CARE: • Clean, focused UI with no distractions • Zoom and pan for larger puzzles • Fill and Mark modes for advanced solving • Timer for speedrunners • VoiceOver and accessibility support • Works offline FREE TO PLAY: • All puzzle packs unlockable through gameplay • Optional premium to remove ads and get extra hints

About

MathCage

Features
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MathCage is the classic math logic game — a fresh challenge for Sudoku fans who love numbers and reasoning. Fill the grid, satisfy every cage, and train your brain anywhere. HOW TO PLAY • Fill the grid with numbers (1-4, 1-5 or 1-6) • No number repeats in any row or column • Numbers in each cage must satisfy the arithmetic clue (+, āˆ’, Ɨ, Ć·) • Single-cell cages show the answer directly WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Unlimited puzzles — every grid is freshly generated with a unique solution • 3 difficulty levels: Easy 4Ɨ4, Medium 5Ɨ5, Hard 6Ɨ6 • Notes, undo and auto-save for strategic play • Track your best times and completed games • Clean, minimal design with satisfying haptics • 100% offline — perfect for flights, commutes and travel • Completely free: no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases PERFECT FOR • Sudoku fans looking for a smarter alternative • Daily brain training and mental math practice • Students sharpening arithmetic skills • Anyone who loves logic puzzles and number games Download MathCage now and give your brain its daily workout!

Screenshots

Pixelio4 screens
MathCage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MathCage at 16.0 against Pixelio's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Pixelio versus MathCage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelioMathCage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKornel Miszczakꙓ 郭

In-app purchases

None

Pixelio

No in-app purchases

None

MathCage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixelio free?
Pixelio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathCage free?
MathCage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixelio or MathCage have ads?
Neither Pixelio nor MathCage shows ads.

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