# PixelPal vs Zero Out

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zero Out at every 2 weeks against PixelPal's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelPal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Zero Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PixelPal against 5.0 for Zero Out. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

PixelPal ships an update every 2 months, Zero Out every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelPal | Zero Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpal-widget-pet/id6774475369/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-out-zero-balance/id6810729446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SANWA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878028373) | [方言 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810485651) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpal-widget-pet/id6774475369)

Raise a virtual pet from an egg, caring for its needs like hunger and sleep. Decorate its room and collect different Pal forms. Play mini-games to earn coins for customization and new species.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care (feeding, cleaning, sleep), Home screen widget for quick interaction, Mini-games for earning coins, Room decoration and customization, Collect 25 different Pal forms, Multiple collectible Pal species

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム | $1.99 | per month |
| プレミアム着せ替え解放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cotton Candy Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pudding Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Macaron Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Egg Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


### Zero Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-out-zero-balance/id6810729446)

This game helps you spend the exact remaining balance on your Apple account by purchasing virtual cat food. Watch your pixel cat grow as you clear your balance and prepare to switch App Store regions.

**Highlights:** Spend exact Apple account balance, Purchase virtual cat food, Raise and bond with a pixel cat, Collect 28 different foods, Works in 175 regions, No account or data collection

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小鱼干 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 猫饼干 | $0.39 | one-time |
| 温牛奶 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 三文鱼 | $0.79 | one-time |
| 鸡蛋羹 | $0.90 | one-time |
| 鸡肉松 | $0.95 | one-time |
| 鲜鸡肝 | $1.00 | one-time |
| 鳕鱼块 | $1.19 | one-time |
| 猫薄荷 | $1.29 | one-time |
| 海鲜拼 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelPal free?

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

### Is Zero Out free?

Zero Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PixelPal or Zero Out?

PixelPal and Zero Out are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do PixelPal or Zero Out have ads?

Neither PixelPal nor Zero Out shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PixelPal or Zero Out?

PixelPal ships an update every 2 months, and Zero Out every 2 weeks. Most recently, PixelPal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Zero Out on October 31, 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.*