# DIY Dadish vs Pixel Game Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Game Lab at 5.0 against DIY Dadish's 4.4. Pixel Game Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown). DIY Dadish's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIY Dadish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Game Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Game Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY Dadish has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of DIY Dadish's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Game Lab's.

DIY Dadish ships an update weekly, Pixel Game Lab every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIY Dadish | Pixel Game Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-dadish/id6788949780/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-game-lab/id6790815733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 198 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) | [Game Design Academy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896255039) |

## What reviewers say

### DIY Dadish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-dadish/id6788949780)

Design and share your own platforming adventures with a beloved radish character. Use a variety of objects and themes to craft unique levels, complete with custom dialogue. Explore creations from other players worldwide for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Create custom platforming levels, Design dialogue between characters, Share creations globally, Over 100 placeable game objects, 15 different level themes, 12 playable characters

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $12.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Game Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-game-lab/id6790815733)

Create and play your own pixel-art games. Design characters, build levels with traps and platforms, and then bring them to life in a full game engine. Share your creations or play games made by other kids.

**Highlights:** Pixel art character design, Animated asset creation, Level building with terrain and traps, Full game engine for play, Co-op multiplayer, Catalog of community-created games, Safe sharing and moderation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extended Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Extended Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIY Dadish free?

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

### Is Pixel Game Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DIY Dadish or Pixel Game Lab?

Pixel Game Lab is rated higher. DIY Dadish averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Pixel Game Lab averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do DIY Dadish or Pixel Game Lab have ads?

DIY Dadish shows ads; Pixel Game Lab does not.

### Which is updated more often, DIY Dadish or Pixel Game Lab?

DIY Dadish ships an update weekly, and Pixel Game Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, DIY Dadish was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pixel Game Lab on October 15, 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.*