# Pixel Peel 3D vs Pixel Hive

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pixel Hive at ad-supported against Pixel Peel 3D's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Peel 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Hive sells 9 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 — 4.9 for Pixel Peel 3D against 5.0 for Pixel Hive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 20 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Peel 3D | Pixel Hive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-peel-3d-cannon-blast/id6802092444/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-hive/id6804164367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **20** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 205 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Igor Chetrus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562661724) | [Playoneer LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730347882) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Peel 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-peel-3d-cannon-blast/id6802092444)

Blast apart colorful cube sculptures with cannons, each firing a specific color. Plan your shots strategically to dismantle the structures, unlocking boosters as you advance through increasingly challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Color-matching cannons, 3D cube destruction, Strategic planning, Unlockable boosters, Increasingly challenging levels, Satisfying gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-hive/id6804164367)

Engage in a relaxing 3D puzzle game where you direct swarms of colored bees to deconstruct pixel sculptures. Plan your hive releases strategically to manage limited slots and clear each level.

**Highlights:** Harvest matching pixel blocks with colored bee swarms, Deconstruct 3D pixel sculptures piece by piece, Manage limited hive waiting slots, Rotate sculptures to find colors, Plan with upcoming hive queue, Utilize power-ups like magnet and freeze

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Peel 3D free?

Pixel Peel 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Hive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Peel 3D or Pixel Hive?

Pixel Hive is rated higher. Pixel Peel 3D averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pixel Hive averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Pixel Peel 3D or Pixel Hive have ads?

Both Pixel Peel 3D and Pixel Hive show ads.

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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.*