Comparison

Hamsternap vs Pixel Rescue!

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

Head to head
About

Hamsternap

Features
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Enter the cozy world of Hamsternap: Brain Logic Puzzle, where clever thinking meets relaxing puzzle fun.

About

Pixel Rescue!

Engage in a 3D pixel art color-matching puzzle game where you guide rescue boats to free adorable baby octopuses trapped in intricate patterns. Strategically match boat colors to fill capacity and unlock layers of the puzzle to win.

Highlights
  • 3D pixel art color matching
  • Rescue baby octopuses
  • Layer-by-layer puzzle unlocking
  • Hundreds of beautiful patterns
  • Strategic docking and capacity management
  • Brain-teasing mechanics like linked boats and locks
Features
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Welcome to Pixel Rescue! It's a fun and challenging 3D pixel art color-matching puzzle game! Here, adorable baby octopuses are trapped in giant pixel art patterns. As the rescue team commander, you'll dispatch rescue boats of different colors to safely pick them up! How to Play? • Observe & Match: Check the color of the outermost octopuses, then choose a matching boat to dock. • Fill Up & Set Sail: Once a boat is docked, baby octopuses of the same color will automatically line up and board. Keep an eye on the boat's capacity — once it's full, it will automatically set sail! • Unlock Layer by Layer: The inner octopuses are revealed only after the outer ones are picked up. Plan the pickup order wisely, clear the entire board, and win! Game Features: • A Treat for Perfectionists: Watch giant pixel art patterns get ""disassembled"" layer by layer and enjoy an incredibly satisfying and relaxing experience! • Tons of Beautiful Patterns: From adorable animals to amazing objects, hundreds of 3D patterns made up of baby octopuses are waiting for you. • Strategy Meets Challenge: Docking spots are limited! Plan every move carefully to avoid congestion and failed rescues. • Plenty of Brain-Teasing Mechanics: As you progress through the levels, you'll encounter special mechanics like ""linked boats"" and ""locks and keys,"" making the puzzles even more strategic. • Relaxing & Soothing Experience: Vibrant 3D cartoon visuals, cute baby octopuses, and satisfying sound effects help you unwind anytime, anywhere. Download Pixel Rescue now, set sail on your rescue adventure, and see how many levels you can conquer!

Screenshots

Hamsternap4 screens
Pixel Rescue!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hamsternap at none against Pixel Rescue!'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Hamsternap sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Rescue! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hamsternap versus Pixel Rescue!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsternapPixel Rescue!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB380 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLupo Games LLCPLAYNEXX

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hamsternap

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Royal Pass$12.99
10 purchases

Pixel Rescue!

One-time10
  • 1500$1.99
  • LimitedGroup$4.99
  • NoAds$8.99
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  • SmallGroup$9.99
  • NoAdsGroup$11.99
  • 15000$16.99
  • MediumGroup$19.99
  • 37500$34.99
  • 75000$64.99
  • 150000$99.99

Questions

Is Hamsternap free?
Hamsternap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Rescue! free?
Pixel Rescue! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hamsternap or Pixel Rescue! have ads?
Pixel Rescue! shows ads; Hamsternap does not.
Which is updated more often, Hamsternap or Pixel Rescue!?
Hamsternap ships an update weekly, and Pixel Rescue! weekly. Most recently, Hamsternap was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pixel Rescue! on November 10, 2026.

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