Comparison

Pixel Drop vs Nutangle

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Drop

Control a dynamic hole to swallow colorful pixels and match them with their corresponding targets. Clear all gates by filling them with the correct colors to win each level in this engaging puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Dynamic hole control
  • Pixel collection and swallowing
  • Color matching with gates
  • Level-based progression
  • Satisfying visual feedback
Features
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Pixel Drop: The Gates - Colorful Pixel Sort Puzzle with a Hungry Hole! Get ready for Pixel Drop, a pixel sort puzzle where a hole in the middle of the board swallows every pixel you drop. Sink colorful pixels into the hole, watch them travel through, and sort them into the matching gates around the board. Each gate has its own color and its own limit, so every drop counts. Plan ahead, watch the capacity numbers, and enjoy the satisfaction of a clean clear as you work through 200+ colorful levels. Pixel Drop is a puzzle experience that keeps you coming back for more. Open the gates and start your journey! Quick Play Guide - Start Simple: Drop the pixels into the hole and sort them into matching gates. - Watch the Limits: Every gate holds a set number of pixels. Count before you drop. - Plan Ahead: Pixels lock each other in place. Free the right one first. - Think Fast: Beat the clock to complete levels and unlock new challenges. Cool Features - Satisfying Hole Mechanic: Pixels get sucked in and sorted with a satisfying snap. - Colorful Gates: Match pixel colors to gates and clear the board completely. - Strategic Gameplay: Start simple, think twice. Every move shapes the board. - Offline Play: Enjoy anywhere, anytime: no wi-fi required. - Colorful Visuals: Bright 3D pixels and smooth animations in every level. Pixel Drop: The Gates is designed for puzzle lovers who enjoy color sorting, block-jam puzzles, and hole games. Download Pixel Drop now and see how many gates you can open!

About

Nutangle

Features
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Step into a minimalist engineering workshop where your goal is simple yet deeply engaging: organize mixed hardware and restore order to every bolt. Nutangle combines classic color-sorting logic with crisp mechanical physics, tactile haptics, and satisfying spatial puzzles designed to train your focus without the stress of timers. Engineered for Mindful Play: Tactile Mechanics: Feel the weight and snap of every move with fine-tuned haptic responses and authentic metallic audio. Handcrafted Progression: Work your way through hundreds of levels, shifting from quick warm-ups to multi-layered mechanical challenges. Pure Logic, Zero Stress: No countdown clocks, no energy limits, and no penalties. Plan moves at your own rhythm. Smart Assistant Tools: Use step-by-step Undos, strategic Restart options, and clever Hints whenever a layout gets tight. Offline-Ready: Enjoy the complete experience anywhere, with no mandatory online connection or account creation. How to Play: Tap a bolt to lift the topmost nut. Select a target bolt with matching space or an identical top color. Isolate each color until every bolt contains a single uniform set. Unlock fresh puzzle layouts and complex hardware configurations. Clear the workbench, train your mind, and experience the satisfying rhythm of Nutangle.

Screenshots

Pixel Drop4 screens
Nutangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nutangle at none against Pixel Drop's 9. Nutangle also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. Pixel Drop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Nutangle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Drop ships an update every 4 days, Nutangle daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel Drop versus Nutangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel DropNutangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (242 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings242 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoment Games Teknoloji Anonim SirketiFarkhat Dzhalelov

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pixel Drop

One-time9
  • Fail Offer$0.99
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • NoAds$7.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99
None

Nutangle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Drop free?
Pixel Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nutangle free?
Nutangle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Drop or Nutangle have ads?
Both Pixel Drop and Nutangle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Drop or Nutangle?
Pixel Drop ships an update every 4 days, and Nutangle daily. Most recently, Pixel Drop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nutangle on October 25, 2026.

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