# Black Like Me vs PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

The clearest difference is price: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION at Free against Black Like Me's $0.99. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (3K vs 3). Black Like Me's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 72%). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is free to download; Black Like Me costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Black Like Me's written reviews are positive against 72% of PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Black Like Me ships an update every 6 weeks, PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Like Me | PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-like-me/id685010652/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-puzzle-collection/id1325481383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Critical Gameplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/503636770) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Like Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-like-me/id685010652)

A captivating color matching puzzle game where players must distinguish between increasingly similar shades to progress. Test your perception and see if you can master the challenges.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Over 25 levels, Sneaky color changing mechanics, Color blending and mixing, Puzzle challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-puzzle-collection/id1325481383)

Solve picture puzzles by filling in cells based on number clues to reveal colorful characters from classic games. This entirely free game offers a vast collection of puzzles and collectible pixel art, including challenging "Boss Puzzle" modes.

**Highlights:** Free to play, no in-game purchases, Solve picture logic puzzles (nonograms), Uncover full-color characters from iconic games, Collectable pixel art, Boss Puzzle challenges, Loads of puzzles available

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free and simple to use
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Nostalgic Konami-themed puzzles
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive interface
- 🎶 Lovely soundtracks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Annoying wait time for boss puzzles
- 🔍 Difficulty with larger puzzle sizes
- 🔋 Ads introduced in recent updates
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle zoom level glitch causing puzzles to appear tiny
- Incorrect logic for marking X's on puzzles

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Ability to choose puzzle themes and sizes
- Cloud save support to sync progress across devices
- Faster unlock for boss puzzles after completing normal ones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Like Me free?

Black Like Me costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION free?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Black Like Me or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is rated higher. Black Like Me averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Black Like Me or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION have ads?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION shows ads; Black Like Me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Black Like Me or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?

Black Like Me ships an update every 6 weeks, and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. Most recently, Black Like Me was updated on October 23, 2026 and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION on October 29, 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.*