Comparison

Pixel Goldfish vs Boltage

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Goldfish

A free puzzle game where players guide a goldfish to safety by navigating challenging levels. Avoid obstacles and master the jump mechanics to progress through 50 unique stages. It's an addictive experience for those who enjoy simple yet engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • 50 unique puzzle levels
  • Rescue the goldfish mechanic
  • Obstacle avoidance (spikes)
  • Tap-to-jump controls
  • Addictive puzzle gameplay
Features
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Pixel Goldfish, is a FREE fun addictive puzzle game with 50 unique levels. You need to rescue the gold fish by pulling him from one aquarium and putting him into the second aquarium. (be aware of the spikes) Tap short to jump low, hold to jump high! Have fun :)

About

Boltage

A fast-paced physics puzzle game where you tap to destroy blocks beneath a game piece without letting it fall. Master precision timing and strategy to survive increasingly tricky levels and climb the leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Block-busting physics puzzle gameplay
  • Precision timing and strategy
  • Increasingly tricky levels
  • Dynamic layouts and randomized block types
  • Leaderboard climbing
  • Arcade tension and puzzle-solving
Features
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Get ready for the ultimate block-busting challenge! In this fast-paced physics puzzle game, your goal is simple, but the action is anything but easy: destroy the blocks beneath your game piece without letting it fall. Every tap, every move, and every second counts as gravity works against you. The gameplay combines precision timing, strategy, and reflex-based action. Tap to destroy blocks and watch them shatter into pieces while keeping your main piece balanced on what’s left. The more blocks you destroy, the higher your score, but one wrong move, and it’s game over! As you progress, the levels become increasingly tricky. Some blocks behave different, some are bouncy, slippery, explosive, or even frozen solid. You’ll need to adapt your play style, anticipate the physics, and think ahead to survive longer and climb the leaderboard. Each round offers a satisfying blend of arcade tension and puzzle-solving. Can you keep your piece from falling while clearing every block beneath it? The challenge is addictive, and every replay feels fresh thanks to dynamic layouts, randomized block types, and subtle physics variations. Hexagon Sound Effect by silversatyr from https://freesound.org/people/silversatyr Vibrate and Refresh icons made by www.freepik.com from www.flaticon.com

Screenshots

Pixel Goldfish4 screens
Boltage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Boltage at 4.5 against Pixel Goldfish's 2.0. Boltage also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pixel Goldfish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Boltage sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boltage holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boltage has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pixel Goldfish's written reviews are positive against 67% of Boltage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Goldfish ships an update every 7 months, Boltage every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Goldfish versus Boltage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel GoldfishBoltage
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings423 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerilan TETRUASHVILIPulseFix LLC

Customer experience

Pixel Goldfish

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Boltage

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Goldfish

One-time1
  • Remove Ads + Restart from best Level$1.99
10 purchases

Boltage

One-time10
  • Upgrade To Full Version$1.99
  • Beehive$24.99
  • Sun$29.99
Show 7 more
  • Frog$34.99
  • Siberian Husky$39.99
  • Investigator$44.99
  • Cat$49.99
  • Rainbow$59.99
  • Nut$69.99
  • Snowflake$79.99

Questions

Is Pixel Goldfish free?
Pixel Goldfish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boltage free?
Boltage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Goldfish or Boltage?
Boltage is rated higher. Pixel Goldfish averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Boltage averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.
Do Pixel Goldfish or Boltage have ads?
Neither Pixel Goldfish nor Boltage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Goldfish or Boltage?
Pixel Goldfish ships an update every 7 months, and Boltage every 2 months. Most recently, Pixel Goldfish was updated on November 1, 2026 and Boltage on November 6, 2026.

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