Comparison

pixa vs Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

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

Head to head
About

pixa

Experience the nostalgia of 8-bit classic video games with modern polish. Embark on smile-inducing quests featuring pixelated landscapes, monsters, and castles. Enjoy simple controls, engaging battles, and infinite gameplay.

Highlights
  • Authentic Atari 2600-style graphics
  • Grand adventures with quests and monsters
  • Simple, responsive controls
  • Exciting beat-based battle mode
  • Infinite gameplay
  • Witty story and characters
Features
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Do you love classic video games from the 8-bit era? Do names like "Pitfall," "Combat," "Adventure," or "Haunted House" bring back warm memories of fuzzy televisions and pixelated landscapes? Pixa offers all the nostalgia of an 8-bit classic with all the polish and depth of a modern hit. It will take you on a smile-inducing quest in true old-school style. Simple. Classic. Engrossing. Try it now! See how it plays here: http://youtu.be/2hZpsoQD8uI Featuring: * Authentic Atari 2600-style retro graphics and gameplay * Many grand adventures with quests, monsters, and castles * Simple, responsive controls * Exciting beat-based battle mode * Infinite gameplay - the fun never stops * Witty story and characters * Full Game Center support with leaderboards and achievements

About

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

Features
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This is an Ad supported version of Parachute Pete. How to play - It's not enough for Pete to don his trusty parachute, board a plane, climb to 12,000 feet, and jump out of said plane. Oh no!. He's also obsessed with passing through giant rings as he free falls to the ground. Don't ask me why, it's just his thing! - Your job is to guide Pete through the rings as he free falls. Move Pete by tilting your device in the direction you wish Pete to move. Aim for the ring's dead centre or risk missing. - Score 'Ring Points' by passing through rings. - Look out for other 'things' that may hinder Pete as he hurtles to the ground. Hitting them will not only slow Pete down but you will also lose a 'Ring Point'. - Not that he'd admit it but Pete is a little bit 'OCD' when it comes to free falling through giant rings. If you miss a ring, it's game over, start again! Features - Universal app compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. - Retina display optimised. - Game Center achievements and top score leaderboard supported. - Facebook functionality supported.

Screenshots

pixa4 screens
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) at Free against pixa's $0.99. Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months). pixa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) is free to download; pixa costs $0.99 up front. Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. pixa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pixa ships an update every 18 months, Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
pixa versus Parachute Pete (Ad Supported): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpixaParachute Pete (Ad Supported)
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Electric Toy CompanyPaul Andrew Herbert

Bugs and requests

pixa

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Can't drop first item
  • Game is busted
  • Randomly stops letting me move
  • Randomly closes map
  • Can't see objects in dark
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  • Wraparound effect disliked
  • Always two monsters on screen
  • Can't find sword at high levels
  • Sword slips after fights
  • Repetitive mechanics
  • Dragons are irritating
  • No cloud save
  • Adults comments seem mean-spirited
  • No controller support
  • No explanation about anything
  • Combat is difficult
  • Dragon gauge unclear

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • More instruction on combat
  • Cloud save
  • Where's the bat that steals stuff?
  • Reboot Haunted House, Pitfall, and Superman

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

pixa

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

One-time1
  • 'Remove Ads'$0.99

Questions

Is pixa free?
pixa costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) free?
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pixa or Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) have ads?
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) shows ads; pixa does not.
Which is updated more often, pixa or Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)?
pixa ships an update every 18 months, and Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) every 5 weeks. Most recently, pixa was updated on November 1, 2026 and Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) on October 28, 2026.

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