# Grid Escape vs Pixel

The clearest difference is price: Grid Escape at Free against Pixel's $1.99. Grid Escape also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Pixel's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Grid Escape is free to download; Pixel costs $1.99 up front. Grid Escape sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid Escape ships an update every 3 days, Pixel every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Escape | Pixel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 155 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suresh Kumar Vellingiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784552667) | [Stefan Hergert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861706247) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-escape-block-puzzle/id6784552665)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Power-Up Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-the-challenge/id6785946309)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game (80 Levels) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Escape free?

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

### Is Pixel free?

Pixel costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Grid Escape or Pixel have ads?

Grid Escape shows ads; Pixel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Escape or Pixel?

Grid Escape ships an update every 3 days, and Pixel every 5 weeks. Most recently, Grid Escape was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pixel on October 31, 2026.

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