# Blox 3D vs Pixelmania

The clearest difference is price: Pixelmania at Free against Blox 3D's $4.99. Pixelmania also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 29). Blox 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Pixelmania is free to download; Blox 3D costs $4.99 up front. Pixelmania sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Blox 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Blox 3D against 4.5 for Pixelmania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixelmania has 4.3K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Blox 3D's written reviews are positive against 80% of Pixelmania's.

Blox 3D ships an update every 15 months, Pixelmania every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blox 3D | Pixelmania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blox-3d/id839929590/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmania-number-coloring/id1315399681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) | [Smart Games Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095357835) |

## What reviewers say

### Blox 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blox-3d/id839929590)

This app lets children build and animate 3D creations using intuitive controls. It's designed to foster creativity and visualization skills, with options to add moving parts and share creations.

**Highlights:** 3D block building, Add animated objects, Turntable mode for teaching, Intuitive tap controls, Sharing functionality, No ads or in-app purchases

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixelmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmania-number-coloring/id1315399681)

Engage in a relaxing coloring experience with a vast collection of pixel art images. This app offers a creative outlet for all ages, allowing users to paint by number and share their creations.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of pixel art images, Variety of themes (animals, mandalas, fantasy), Intuitive touch controls, Family-friendly content, Share video creations, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Fun game
- 🎨 Variety of pictures to color
- 🆓 All pictures are free
- 🕰 Relaxing and calming
- 📸 Ability to color own photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Premium content locked behind subscription
- 🔁 Inability to lock completed colors
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific pictures
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Completed colors becoming uncolored
- Back button causing accidental exits

**Requested features**

- Add a section to view completed pictures
- Indicate when all squares of a color are filled
- Improve navigation and picture organization
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Add ability to save completed pictures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blox 3D free?

Blox 3D costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixelmania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blox 3D or Pixelmania?

Blox 3D is rated higher. Blox 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Pixelmania averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Blox 3D or Pixelmania have ads?

Pixelmania shows ads; Blox 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blox 3D or Pixelmania?

Blox 3D ships an update every 15 months, and Pixelmania every 10 days. Most recently, Blox 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pixelmania on November 6, 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.*