# Pair Away vs Pixel Sweepers

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Sweepers at 100% against Pair Away's 56%. Pixel Sweepers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Pair Away's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pair Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Sweepers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Sweepers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Pair Away's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Sweepers's.

Pair Away ships an update every 6 weeks, Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pair Away | Pixel Sweepers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-away/id891558960/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sweepers/id6451134487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bobby Rohweder](https://appshunter.io/developer/465763377) | [Cogoo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951657514) |

## What reviewers say

### Pair Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-away/id891558960)

A simple and engaging matching game designed for quick play sessions. Progress through increasing difficulty levels, challenge friends in an endless mode, and unlock a variety of themes. Track your achievements and compare your progress.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Endless 'Immortal' mode, Unlockable themes, Track stats and achievements, Multi-deck gameplay, Animated tutorial

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pair Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Defeat Requirements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pair Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Earn 2x Pairs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pair Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Earn 4x Pairs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Pair Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pair Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pair Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Sweepers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sweepers/id6451134487)

Uncover hidden mines and reveal stunning pixel art in this modern take on a classic puzzle game. Enjoy innovative gameplay, flexible controls, and diverse grid shapes. Collect beautiful pixel art as you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Auto-flagging for seamless gameplay, Collectible pixel art rewards, Customizable controls and features, Diverse grid shapes and layouts, New classic mode for custom challenges, Timer toggle for flexible pacing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Mines | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2,800 Mines (10% Bonus) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,900 Mines (15% Bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 13,400 Mines (30% Bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pair Away free?

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

### Is Pixel Sweepers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pair Away or Pixel Sweepers?

Pixel Sweepers is rated higher. Pair Away averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Pixel Sweepers averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Pair Away or Pixel Sweepers have ads?

Pixel Sweepers shows ads; Pair Away does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pair Away or Pixel Sweepers?

Pair Away ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixel Sweepers every 6 days. Most recently, Pair Away was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pixel Sweepers on October 30, 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.*