Pixel Goldfish vs Notebook Jam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 50 unique puzzle levels
- Rescue the goldfish mechanic
- Obstacle avoidance (spikes)
- Tap-to-jump controls
- Addictive puzzle gameplay
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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 :)
Notebook Jam
A unique puzzle game where you flip through notebook pages to alter the level and reach the end of each stage. Discover hidden paperclips for bonus levels and avoid the eager eraser. Conquer the notebooks, one sheet at a time.
- Flip pages to change the level
- Discover hidden paperclips
- Unlock bonus stages
- Avoid the eraser character
- Conquer sheet by sheet
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Flip through the pages of a notebook with one tap to change the level around you and get to the end of the stage. Find hidden paperclips to unlock devious bonus stages. And watch out for the eraser, who seems to be a bit too excited to do their job. Get out your pencil and conquer the notebooks, sheet by sheet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook Jam at 100% against Pixel Goldfish's 33%. Notebook Jam also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pixel Goldfish's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 23 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pixel Goldfish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notebook Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Notebook Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pixel Goldfish's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notebook Jam's.
Pixel Goldfish ships an update every 7 months, Notebook Jam every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel Goldfish | Notebook Jam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ilan TETRUASHVILI | Andrew Rears |
Customer experience
Pixel Goldfish
Notebook Jam
In-app purchases
Pixel Goldfish
- Remove Ads + Restart from best Level$1.99
Notebook Jam
No in-app purchases
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