PixelPop vs Molesweeper!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PixelPop
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Pop. Reveal. Relax. PixelPop turns every tap into a small, satisfying burst. Pop your way across a grid of pixel "bubbles" and watch hidden artwork emerge underneath. No timers, no penalties, no pressure. Just a calm, tactile puzzle that's perfect for a coffee break or unwinding before bed. UNCOVER REAL ARTWORK Every level hides a different picture. Famous paintings, world wonders, animals, and more. Pop enough pixels and the full piece reveals itself, from a pixels to a finished mosaic. PLAY YOUR WAY • Free Tap: Pop whatever you touch, in any order • Multi-touch: Use more than one finger at once, or drag across the grid to pop a whole trail in one smooth motion 10+ CATEGORIES, 200+ ARTWORKS Paintings, World Wonders, Flowers... each with its own growing difficulty curve, from simple first pops to intricate, high-detail reveals. BUILT TO FEEL GOOD Satisfying pop sounds, real haptic feedback, and a clean, minimal dark design that keeps the artwork front and center. No clutter, no distractions. FOR EVERYONE Includes a color-blind mode, so the artwork and interface stay easy to read regardless of how you see color. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Game Center leaderboards and achievements for levels completed, pixels popped, and full-category milestones. Play the first levels completely free. Unlock more as you go, or grab the one-time Unlock All pass to skip straight to your favorite categories — no subscriptions. Download PixelPop and start uncovering your first masterpiece.
Molesweeper!
Deduce and reveal hidden moles by tapping cells and interpreting number clues. Use strategic long-presses to mark suspicious tiles and manage your limited lives. Enjoy a classic logic puzzle with helpful power-ups and auto-save for a polished, mindful challenge.
- Deduce and reveal cells
- Interpret number clues
- Mark suspicious tiles
- Manage lives
- Helpful power-ups
- Auto-save progress
- Offline play
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How to play Deduce and reveal: Single-tap cells to find hidden moles or reveal number clues. Read the clues: Numbers show how many moles are in the 8 surrounding cells—cross-reference them to pinpoint every target! Mark your path: Long-press to place an X note on suspicious tiles without spending lives. Mind your lives: Each level gives you a fixed number of lives—stay sharp, as wrong moves cost a life! Features you'll love Classic deduction with a fresh twist: A clever blend of logic puzzle and rewarding strategy. Helpful power-ups: Stuck on a tight spot? Use the Hammer to detonate a nearby mole or the Hint to highlight key deduction sources. Stress-free saving: Auto-save technology lets you pause and resume anytime without losing progress. Polished experience: Crisp visuals, intuitive controls, and smooth puzzle feedback. Play anywhere: Great for quick daily brain exercises or immersive, long puzzle sessions. Why it's special Mindful challenge: Pure deduction mechanics that sharpen your logic without feeling overwhelming. You're in control: Hints guide your reasoning instead of giving away answers, keeping the satisfaction of solving completely yours. Always accessible: Easy offline-friendly flow so you can enjoy smart puzzle-solving on your terms. Ready to test your logic and sweep every mole? Download Molesweeper now and start deducting at your own pace!
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Verdict
PixelPop and Molesweeper! are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PixelPop ships an update every 3 days, Molesweeper! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixelPop | Molesweeper! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TotalContent | Oakever Games |
In-app purchases
PixelPop
No in-app purchases
Molesweeper!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PixelPop free?
Is Molesweeper! free?
Do PixelPop or Molesweeper! have ads?
Which is updated more often, PixelPop or Molesweeper!?
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