Comparison

Colorbs vs Pixels

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

Head to head
About

Colorbs

A minimalistic puzzle game blending falling blocks and match-3 mechanics. Strategically move rows to match three or more orbs before they stack too high. Enjoy endless gameplay with achievements and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Minimalistic design
  • Falling blocks and match-3 blend
  • Strategic row movement
  • Endless gameplay
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Challenge friends
Features
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Colorbs is a puzzle game that will play with your brain and strategic thinking, carefully designed by one person in minimalistic style and vibe. Featured by Apple in "Best New Games" worldwide! It is a nice blend between "falling blocks" and "match-3" games. Move rows and match orbs in groups of three or more. Then wait for new blocks coming from the top of the screen. Do not allow your orbs stack too high! Colorbs is completely free to play. Features: - Endless gameplay - 9 colors, 10 orb types, 11 figures - Achievements - Leaderboards - Challenge your friends on Game Center - Universal app (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) Try also my other games: Commander Pixman, Matchblocks and Boxed Ball! www.one-minute-games.com @oneminutegames

About

Pixels

Features
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A simple puzzle game you can enjoy anytime. Match colorful pixels in a clean and relaxing way.

Screenshots

Colorbs4 screens
Pixels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colorbs at none against Pixels's 10. Pixels's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Pixels sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Colorbs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colorbs ships an update every 3 months, Pixels every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Colorbs versus Pixels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorbsPixels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne Minute Gamesgon lee

In-app purchases

None

Colorbs

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pixels

One-time10
  • Snowy Valley$0.99
  • Crescent Night$0.99
  • Haze of Desert$0.99
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  • Autumn Sunset$0.99
  • Blue Coast$0.99
  • No ADS$2.99
  • Classic Mode$2.99
  • 50000 pixels$4.99
  • Double Pixels$4.99
  • 150000 pixels$9.99

Questions

Is Colorbs free?
Colorbs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixels free?
Pixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Colorbs or Pixels have ads?
Both Colorbs and Pixels show ads.
Which is updated more often, Colorbs or Pixels?
Colorbs ships an update every 3 months, and Pixels every 3 days. Most recently, Colorbs was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pixels on November 4, 2026.

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