# Pixel Wild vs KnowKi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KnowKi at none against Pixel Wild's 4. KnowKi also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pixel Wild's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Wild sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. KnowKi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pixel Wild against 5.0 for KnowKi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Wild has 197 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Pixel Wild's written reviews are positive against 100% of KnowKi's.

Pixel Wild ships an update every 3 days, KnowKi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Wild | KnowKi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-wild-nature-discovery/id6765895780/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowki/id6817068034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team Common Ground LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679567640) | [Garrett Craig](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817068036) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Wild

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-wild-nature-discovery/id6765895780)

Identify and collect flora and fauna by taking photos or videos, then transform them into pixel art. Build and customize your own digital world with your discoveries, and interact with friends' creations.

**Highlights:** Identify nature with camera, AI-generated pixel art, Collect and level up discoveries, Build and customize pixel worlds, Friend interactions and leaderboards, Daily quests and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Matter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Matter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Matter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| XL Matter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


### KnowKi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowki/id6817068034)

Discover and learn about the living beings in your chosen environment. This app uses real-world observations and interactive lessons to help you identify local flora and fauna, building your knowledge day by day. Engage with fun quizzes and track your progress in your personal field guide.

**Highlights:** Identify local species by group (birds, plants, insects, etc.), Learn with real photos and iNaturalist observations, Daily quizzes and practice exercises, Personalized field guide with progress tracking, Explore species by region or specific locations, Connect with friends and share scores

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Wild free?

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

### Is KnowKi free?

KnowKi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Wild or KnowKi?

KnowKi is rated higher. Pixel Wild averages 4.9 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while KnowKi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pixel Wild or KnowKi have ads?

Pixel Wild shows ads; KnowKi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Wild or KnowKi?

Pixel Wild ships an update every 3 days, and KnowKi every 4 days. Most recently, Pixel Wild was updated on November 9, 2026 and KnowKi on November 10, 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.*