PETMAN vs Pixel Goldfish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PETMAN
A fast-paced, retro-style jump and run game with pixel graphics and unique music. Compete with friends through Game Center in this nonsensical adventure.
- Retro pixel graphics
- Fast jump & run gameplay
- Game Center integration
- Unique music
- Hero metamorphoses
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One touch - one jump! - Retro pixel graphics! - Pet sounds! - Unique music! - Hero Metamorphoses! - Pure nonsense? Fast jump & run game, perfect to compete with your friends in the Game Center.
Pixel Goldfish
A free puzzle game where players guide a goldfish to safety by navigating challenging levels. Avoid obstacles and master the jump mechanics to progress through 50 unique stages. It's an addictive experience for those who enjoy simple yet engaging gameplay.
- 50 unique puzzle levels
- Rescue the goldfish mechanic
- Obstacle avoidance (spikes)
- Tap-to-jump controls
- Addictive puzzle gameplay
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Pixel Goldfish, is a FREE fun addictive puzzle game with 50 unique levels. You need to rescue the gold fish by pulling him from one aquarium and putting him into the second aquarium. (be aware of the spikes) Tap short to jump low, hold to jump high! Have fun :)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PETMAN at 78% against Pixel Goldfish's 33%. PETMAN also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pixel Goldfish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PETMAN asks for nothing beyond the download.
PETMAN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PETMAN has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PETMAN's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pixel Goldfish's.
PETMAN ships an update every 4 months, Pixel Goldfish every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PETMAN | Pixel Goldfish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (26 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Alpine Republic | ilan TETRUASHVILI |
Customer experience
PETMAN
Pixel Goldfish
In-app purchases
PETMAN
No in-app purchases
Pixel Goldfish
- Remove Ads + Restart from best Level$1.99
