# Hot Potato Timer vs Pixicade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixicade at 81% against Hot Potato Timer's 29%. Pixicade also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 37). Hot Potato Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixicade sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hot Potato Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixicade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixicade has 4.2K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Hot Potato Timer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Pixicade's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot Potato Timer | Pixicade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-potato-timer/id864224706/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 662 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Minner's Computer Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/597696529) | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) |

## What reviewers say

### Hot Potato Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-potato-timer/id864224706)

This game timer randomly selects a duration for each round, up to a maximum you set. It's perfect for quick games or building suspense, ensuring every play session is unique.

**Highlights:** Adjustable maximum time, Random game duration, Supports quick games, Builds suspense, Unique rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixicade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-game-creator/id1532289517)

Create your own video games without coding. Use pre-made assets or turn your drawings into playable games. Share your creations with a community of creators and play games made by others.

**Highlights:** Create games without coding, Use pre-made assets or drawings, Play games from other creators, Share games with friends and community, Add powerups and cosmetics, Leaderboards and quests, Kid-safe and COPPA compliant

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Deluxe Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Pixicade Plus Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Enable Sharing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Animation and Alan Becker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pixicade Deluxe | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pixicade Plus | $17.99 | one-time |
| Features, No Ads, +1000 games | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- ⭐ Great game maker app
- 🎨 Drawings come to life
- 🚀 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Unique concept of creating games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with drawings
- Glitches when editing games
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Crashes and app freezes

**Requested features**

- More editing tools and customization options
- Ability to create multi-level games
- Improved color recognition and scanning
- Controller support
- Removal of ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hot Potato Timer free?

Hot Potato Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixicade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hot Potato Timer or Pixicade?

Pixicade is rated higher. Hot Potato Timer averages 2.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Pixicade averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Hot Potato Timer or Pixicade have ads?

Pixicade shows ads; Hot Potato Timer does not.

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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.*