Comparison

Derpy Cat vs Pixel Blast

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

Head to head
About

Derpy Cat

Features
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Drop adorable, derpy cats and match them to create bigger, even derpier ones! Can you merge your way to the legendary Cat God? Derpy Cat is a physics-based drop & merge puzzle game where cats bounce, roll, and stack in hilariously chaotic ways. Match two cats of the same tier to evolve them into the next — from tiny kittens all the way up to the all-powerful Cat God. CLASSIC MODE Drop cats, stack smart, and chase your highest score. Merge combos for bonus points and screen-shaking celebrations. One wrong move and your box overflows — game over! DAILY CHALLENGE A new puzzle every day with the same drop sequence for all players. Compete on the global Game Center leaderboard and build your daily streak. CATPEDIA Collect and discover all 10 cat tiers. Each one has its own unique look and personality — tap to learn their hilarious bios. FEATURES • 10 tiers of increasingly derpy cats to discover • Physics-based gameplay — every drop is different • Daily challenges with Game Center leaderboards • Streak tracking to keep you coming back • Combo scoring system with satisfying merge effects • Haptic feedback, particles, and screen shake • Catpedia collection with unique cat bios • Original music and sound effects

About

Pixel Blast

A satisfying puzzle game where you blast pixel blocks by matching colors and numbers. Strategically load colored, numbered cannons into a queue to clear the board and complete levels with relaxing visual feedback.

Highlights
  • Color and number matching logic
  • Strategic 5-slot shot arrangement
  • Precision pixel block elimination
  • Relaxing pixel art visuals
  • Timer-free casual gameplay
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
Features
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Pixel Blast-Block Shooter is a satisfying pixel puzzle game that blends color matching, number logic and strategic shooting! Choose from four colored cannon barrels, each labeled with a specific number value, then load them into your 5-slot queue to blast the pixel artwork on the upper board. Each cannon fires precisely according to its stats: an 18-value blue barrel eliminates exactly 18 blue pixel blocks. Plan your combination carefully, match the correct colors and numbers, and clear every pixel block on the screen to win the level! Every accurate shot brings clean pixel breaking effects and super relaxing elimination feedback. FEATURES - Unique logic puzzle mechanic with colored & numbered cannons - Flexible 5-slot strategy system to arrange your shots in advance - Precision elimination rules — every number counts for accurate pixel blasting - Smooth pixel blast animations and satisfying block-clearing visuals - Gradually increasing difficulty that tests your observation and planning - Casual, timer-free gameplay for relaxed brain training anytime HOW TO PLAY - Select colored numbered cannons from 4 different barrel types - Load your chosen cannons into the 5 reserved slots - Fire to eliminate pixel blocks with the matching color and exact number - Clear the entire pixel map to complete each puzzle level - Manage your slots wisely to avoid running out of effective shots WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT - Perfect mix of logic strategy and satisfying blast gameplay - No time pressure — solve puzzles at your own pace - Precision-based elimination brings unique rewarding feelings - Stylish pixel art and clean visual effects - Easy to learn, fun and challenging to master Train your brain, polish your strategy, and enjoy the addictive pixel-clearing fun! Blast accurately, clear every pixel, and beat all levels in Pixel Blast-Block Shooter!

Screenshots

Derpy Cat4 screens
Pixel Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Derpy Cat at none against Pixel Blast's 10. Pixel Blast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Derpy Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Derpy Cat ships an update every 4 days, Pixel Blast weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Derpy Cat versus Pixel Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerpy CatPixel Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB263 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLucas MoellerClang Network

In-app purchases

None

Derpy Cat

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pixel Blast

One-time10
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • 5000 Coins$7.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
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  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • Large Bundle$29.99
  • 25000 Coins$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
  • 60000 Coins$59.99
  • 120000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Derpy Cat free?
Derpy Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Blast free?
Pixel Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Derpy Cat or Pixel Blast have ads?
Both Derpy Cat and Pixel Blast show ads.
Which is updated more often, Derpy Cat or Pixel Blast?
Derpy Cat ships an update every 4 days, and Pixel Blast weekly. Most recently, Derpy Cat was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pixel Blast on October 31, 2026.

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