Comparison

Crazy TD vs Pixel Runners

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

Head to head
About

Crazy TD

Defend your tower from an invading red army by tapping to shoot. Avoid friendly fire with the blue army and earn points by eliminating enemies and birds. Compete on leaderboards and unlock achievements in this fast-paced defense game.

Highlights
  • Tap to shoot enemies
  • Swipe for machine gun action
  • Defend against red army
  • Avoid shooting blue army
  • Earn points for kills
  • Game Center Leaderboard
  • Game Center Achievements
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Fight off swarm of red army from taking over your tower. Blue army will be sent from time to time to defend your tower from taking over by the red army. Shoot the red army as fast as possible and avoid shooting the blue army. How to play: • TAP to shoot the red army as fast as you can. • SWIPE the screen to shoot the army with machine gun. • A point will be awarded when a red army or bird is shot. • Shooting the parachute will not earn you any point. Additional Features: • Game Center Leaderboard. • Game Center Achievements. ••• Health and Safety ••• Take a break if your fingers get tired or feeling sore.

About

Pixel Runners

Experience an endless arcade platformer with a retro pixel art style. Shift between parallel worlds, manipulate time, and face challenging bosses. This game offers quick sessions that can stretch into hours, perfect for both casual players and competitive climbers.

Highlights
  • Shifting parallel worlds
  • Time manipulation (slow down, rewind)
  • Challenging boss encounters
  • Retro pixel art with modern feel
  • Offline play
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Pixel Runners brings back the spirit of old-school platformers in a modern endless arcade run. With 2D pixel art, shifting dimensions, and relentless pace, every second is a fight to survive. Dive in now and chase your best run! Shift Into Parallel Worlds The pace never lets up. You’re sprinting forward, traps closing in, and the only way to survive is to jump at the right second or shift into a world that looks just as dangerous. Every run pushes harder, every second feels tighter, and one mistake ends it all. How long can you stay in control? Every Run Feels Different Runs rarely play out the same way twice. One attempt might have you gliding through dark forests, the next you’re dodging blades in a desert, or outrunning crumbling walls in a ruined city. The pace keeps pushing forward, and the longer you last, the more chaotic it gets. That “just one more try” feeling hits hard, especially when you know the Shift could save your run if you use it at the perfect moment. Time Is On Your Side On top of running and shifting, time itself bends to your control. Slow things down to squeeze through a narrow trap, rewind a mistake if your jump was off, or hit the gas to power through a dangerous stretch. The time tricks are short and snappy, but they add just enough strategy to make every decision feel important. Face Challenging Bosses Of course, it wouldn’t be a real arcade challenge without bosses. Every so often you’ll slam into something bigger than spikes and saws. Every encounter becomes a rhythm of reflex and timing, where learning the pattern means surviving the run. Retro Look, Modern Feel What keeps it all together is the look and feel. The game leans into retro pixel art, but it doesn’t feel dated. Levels pop with color, animations are smooth, and each environment has its own atmosphere. It feels nostalgic without pretending to be a relic. Easy To Pick Up, Tough To Master Pixel Runners is simple to learn but takes time to master. A few taps get you moving, yet the pace quickly tests your reflexes. Each mistake teaches you something new, and before you know it, you’re trying again to beat your last run. If you’re the type who loves quick sessions that can stretch into hours, this game fits. It works offline, so you can play anywhere, and if you’re competitive, global leaderboards are waiting for you to climb. If you’re more casual, it’s still perfect for killing a few minutes while chasing a personal best. It’s not just for endless runner fans either. Players who love 2D platformers, old-school arcade challenges, or the “die and retry” thrill will feel right at home. The mix of running, jumping, shifting worlds, and bending time makes it stand out from other pixel games, and gives it that hook to keep you coming back. Download Pixel Runners to relive the thrill of old-school platformers with a modern endless twist. Worlds keep shifting, obstacles never repeat, and every second counts toward your best run. Jump back in and chase that perfect score today!

Screenshots

Crazy TD3 screens
Pixel Runners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Runners at 5.0 against Crazy TD's 4.0. Pixel Runners also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crazy TD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Runners sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Runners holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Crazy TD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Runners's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crazy TD ships an update every 3 months, Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Crazy TD versus Pixel Runners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazy TDPixel Runners
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB110 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAng Chee HongColoring Games

Customer experience

Crazy TD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Pixel Runners

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crazy TD

One-time1
  • Remove In-Game Ads$0.99
6 purchases

Pixel Runners

One-time6
  • Hard currency 30$0.99
  • Hard currency 80$1.99
  • Hard currency 170$4.99
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  • Hard currency 360$9.99
  • Hard currency 950$19.99
  • Hard currency 2000$49.99

Questions

Is Crazy TD free?
Crazy TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Runners free?
Pixel Runners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crazy TD or Pixel Runners?
Pixel Runners is rated higher. Crazy TD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pixel Runners averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crazy TD or Pixel Runners have ads?
Crazy TD shows ads; Pixel Runners does not.
Which is updated more often, Crazy TD or Pixel Runners?
Crazy TD ships an update every 3 months, and Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crazy TD was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pixel Runners on October 24, 2026.

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