# Pixel Shooter vs Marble Loop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marble Loop at 27% against Pixel Shooter's 0%. Marble Loop also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Pixel Shooter's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Shooter sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Marble Loop sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 472 and 1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Pixel Shooter's written reviews are positive against 27% of Marble Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Marble Loop every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Shooter | Marble Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (472 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-shooter-block-puzzle/id6761104093/reviews)** | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-loop-ball-sort/id6761819080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 472 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **26.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 243 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) | [Pop Stone Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875207239) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-shooter-block-puzzle/id6761104093)

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle shooter where strategic placement and color matching are key to clearing stages. Test your reflexes and judgment with increasingly challenging block patterns and satisfying action. Enjoy addictive gameplay with clean visuals and exciting effects.

**Highlights:** Color-based shooting gameplay, Strategic shooter placement, Match incoming block colors, Increasingly challenging stages, Smooth and satisfying action, Clean visuals and blast effects

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 04 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 05 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin 06 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Marble Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-loop-ball-sort/id6761819080)

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where you guide marbles through sorting and matching. Strategically plan your moves to clear levels, test your color judgment, and enjoy a satisfying experience with hundreds of unique challenges.

**Highlights:** Tap controls for marble release, Strategic sorting and matching, Hundreds of unique levels, Diverse mechanics and power-ups, Stress-relieving gameplay, Unlock new content

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure_2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure_3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $8.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Goods Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure_4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_4 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Superior Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Shooter free?

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

### Is Marble Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Shooter or Marble Loop?

Pixel Shooter is rated higher. Pixel Shooter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 472 ratings, while Marble Loop averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Pixel Shooter or Marble Loop have ads?

Both Pixel Shooter and Marble Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Shooter or Marble Loop?

Pixel Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Marble Loop every 5 days. Most recently, Pixel Shooter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Marble Loop on September 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.*