Pixelio vs WidgetPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Pixelio
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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
WidgetPlay
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A quick game, right on your Home Screen. WidgetPlay brings nine mini games to your iPhone, ready to play in the app or directly in interactive widgets. Add a large widget, choose your game, and make a little time for a puzzle between everyday moments. FIVE GAMES TO PLAY FOR FREE ⢠Number Clash: Crack a secret number with EAT and BITE clues. ⢠Reversi: Challenge the computer in a classic board game. ⢠Sudoku: Fill the grid with logic and numbers. ⢠Merge 2048: Combine numbers to build bigger tiles. ⢠Minesweeper: Use the clues to find hidden mines. MORE WITH WIDGETPLAY PRO Unlock all nine games, including Light Grid, 15 Puzzle, Connect Four, and Picross, plus all eight themes and widget backgrounds. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Eligible content added in future updates is included. Try a daily selection of three Pro games before you buy, with three free plays in total each day. These free plays are available in the app only. Playing Pro games in widgets requires WidgetPlay Pro. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE ⢠Saved progress for each game ⢠Favorites for quick access ⢠Personal bests to challenge yourself ⢠Three themes included for free ⢠No account required Widgets use the large size. Requires iPhone with iOS 17 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixelio at none against WidgetPlay's 1. WidgetPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. WidgetPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixelio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pixelio | WidgetPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kornel Miszczak | RYO TSUTAHARA |
In-app purchases
Pixelio
No in-app purchases
WidgetPlay
- WidgetPlay Pro$4.99








