Comparison

Pixel Grind vs Pixel Cup

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Grind

Features
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Pixel Grind Swipe. Slide. Grind. Pixel Grind is a satisfying puzzle game where every move sends all blocks sliding across the board. On each edge, a grinder waits. Swipe toward it, and it devours only the blocks that match its color. Each level is a pixel-art picture made from colored blocks. Read the board, choose your direction, and grind every block away until nothing remains. No chains. No luck. Just clean logic, sharp planning, and satisfying clears. * Swipe left, right, up, or down all blocks move together * Blocks slide to the edge, 2048-style * The grinder only consumes matching color blocks * Clear the entire board to solve the level

About

Pixel Cup

Swap and slide tiles to solve beautiful pixel-art soccer scenes, including flags, kits, and stadiums. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience with 320 levels across eight themed worlds. Collect stickers and play a knockout cup mode.

Highlights
  • Swap and slide tiles to solve puzzles
  • 320 pixel-art levels across 8 worlds
  • Collect stickers in a sticker album
  • Play a knockout cup mode
  • Discover world flags
  • Retro pixel-art graphics
Features
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Swap and slide the tiles to reveal beautiful pixel-art soccer scenes — flags, kits, and stadiums in a crisp retro style. A relaxing, premium tile puzzle for every fan of the beautiful game. SWAP & SOLVE Tap two tiles to swap them and rebuild each scene. Simple to learn, satisfying to master — perfect for a quick break or a long, cozy session. 8 WORLDS, 320 LEVELS Journey across eight themed worlds packed with fresh, hand-tuned pixel art. No two levels look the same. COLLECT EVERY STICKER Complete levels to fill your sticker album, collector-style. Tap any sticker to zoom in and admire the full artwork. PLAY THE CUP Slide your way through a knockout cup mode, one pixel scene at a time, all the way to the trophy. A WORLD OF FLAGS Beautiful pixel-art flags from around the world to discover as you play. FREE TO PLAY Pixel Cup is free to play, supported by ads. No account required — just pick up and play. Made by Cacele Games, a Cacele Digital, LLC studio.

Screenshots

Pixel Grind4 screens
Pixel Cup4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixel Grind and Pixel Cup 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Grind ships an update every 6 days, Pixel Cup every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pixel Grind versus Pixel Cup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel GrindPixel Cup
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmel SenyasarWebElevated

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Grind

No in-app purchases

None

Pixel Cup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Grind free?
Pixel Grind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Cup free?
Pixel Cup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Grind or Pixel Cup have ads?
Both Pixel Grind and Pixel Cup show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Grind or Pixel Cup?
Pixel Grind ships an update every 6 days, and Pixel Cup every 10 days. Most recently, Pixel Grind was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pixel Cup on October 31, 2026.

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