# Puzzles & Pixies vs Disturbed Protocol Zero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Disturbed Protocol Zero at none against Puzzles & Pixies's 9. Disturbed Protocol Zero also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Puzzles & Pixies's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzles & Pixies sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Disturbed Protocol Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Disturbed Protocol Zero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzles & Pixies has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Puzzles & Pixies ships an update every 2 months, Disturbed Protocol Zero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzles & Pixies | Disturbed Protocol Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzles-and-pixies/id837762884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disturbed-protocol-zero/id6784224989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 55 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Alejandro Dominguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790371803) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzles & Pixies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzles-and-pixies/id837762884)

Embark on a captivating match-three puzzle adventure by stringing together colorful butterflies. Create longer matches to unleash powerful pixie helpers and score big. Explore over two hundred challenging levels and help save the Pixies' forest.

**Highlights:** Match-three puzzle gameplay, String butterflies to make matches, Unlock powerful pixie helpers, Over 200 challenging levels, Multiple level types, Easy to learn, challenging later

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supernova Spells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Spiral Spells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Lightning Spells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Brush Spells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Powerups | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Moves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Play On! Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |


### Disturbed Protocol Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disturbed-protocol-zero/id6784224989)

Explore zombie-infested environments, scavenge for supplies, and solve puzzles to repair escape vehicles. Survive hordes of infected and uncover the truth behind a global outbreak in this pixel art survival horror experience.

**Highlights:** Zombie-infested environment exploration, Resource management, Vehicle repair and escape, Puzzle solving, Pixel art graphics, Survival horror gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzles & Pixies free?

Puzzles & Pixies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Disturbed Protocol Zero free?

Disturbed Protocol Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzles & Pixies or Disturbed Protocol Zero?

Disturbed Protocol Zero is rated higher. Puzzles & Pixies averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Disturbed Protocol Zero averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Puzzles & Pixies or Disturbed Protocol Zero have ads?

Disturbed Protocol Zero shows ads; Puzzles & Pixies does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzles & Pixies or Disturbed Protocol Zero?

Puzzles & Pixies ships an update every 2 months, and Disturbed Protocol Zero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Puzzles & Pixies was updated on October 23, 2026 and Disturbed Protocol Zero on October 25, 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.*