PixelPop vs I Am The Hoster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ 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 โข Free Tap: Pop whatever you touch, in any order โข 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 โ no subscriptions. Download PixelPop and start uncovering your first masterpiece.
I Am The Hoster
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Weddings. BBQs. Cruise ships. Campsites. Every level is a new scene โ and every scene is full of people who need exactly one thing. You drag an item. You drop it next to the right person. Get it right, and the story moves forward. Get it wrong, and you'll hear about it. No timers. No pressure. Just you, a room full of characters, and a pile of things they're all waiting for.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelPop at every 3 days against I Am The Hoster's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, I Am The Hoster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixelPop | I Am The Hoster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 262 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TotalContent | ๅปบๆถ ้ |
In-app purchases
PixelPop
No in-app purchases
I Am The Hoster
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PixelPop free?
Is I Am The Hoster free?
Do PixelPop or I Am The Hoster have ads?
Which is updated more often, PixelPop or I Am The Hoster?
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