Comparison

Twist.It vs Pixel Plex

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

Head to head
About

Twist.It

Features
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Twist.It is a tricky logic-puzzle game that promotes your combinatory skills, concentration and logical thinking. It challenges your intelligence and trains your brain. With an in-app purchase the Level 3 to 29 and the Game Center access can be enabled.

About

Pixel Plex

Collaborate with up to 40 players to build, trade, and expand a shared city. Design unique structures, manage resources, and engage in market trading to grow your collective cityscape. Participate in mayoral elections to influence city-wide decisions in this ad-free, relaxing simulation.

Highlights
  • Collaborative city building with up to 40 players
  • Resource trading and market management
  • Over 60 unique, evolving buildings
  • Land expansion and business growth
  • In-game mayoral elections
  • Ad-free gameplay
Features
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City Building with Friends! Build, trade, and chill with friends in a relaxing city-building game where up to 40 players shape one bustling city together. No ads, no stress. Just good vibes and creativity. Team Up and Build Your Plex Design and expand your Plex your way! Collaborate with friends to trade resources and create stunning city-wide projects, transforming your shared cityscape. Grow Bigger and Higher Choose from over 70 unique buildings that evolve as your city flourishes. Expand your Plex by buying more land and growing your businesses to new heights! Trade and Profit in a Lively Market Master the Plex Market by buying low and selling high. Trade resources at the Depot with your neighbors to maximize your wealth and influence. Become the Mayor Elections every two days keep things exciting! As mayor, your decisions shape the city, whether it's lowering taxes, boosting the market, or filling your pockets with extra cash. Join Pixel Plex today. Build your dream city and hang out with friends from all over the globe! In-App Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. For more information, please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Support: support@toastmobile.com Privacy Policy & Terms: https://pixelplexgame.com/privacypolicy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Twist.It4 screens
Pixel Plex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixel Plex at weekly against Twist.It's every 27 months. Pixel Plex also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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. Twist.It sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Plex sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twist.It ships an update every 27 months, Pixel Plex weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Twist.It versus Pixel Plex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwist.ItPixel Plex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarl-Heinz LochToast - Apps and Software LLC

Bugs and requests

Twist.It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pixel Plex

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Buildings disappearing after upgrades
  • Incorrect countdown timers
  • Negative resource and money balances
  • Plex market crashing the game
  • Inability to create new cities after purchase

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to kick inactive players
  • More buildings and upgrade options
  • Faster resource generation
  • Shared trading depot between servers
  • Ability to switch servers without losing progress

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Twist.It

One-time1
  • Level 3 to 29$0.99
16 purchases

Pixel Plex

Subscriptions1
  • Pixel Club Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time15
  • Bundle 7$0.99
  • Pixel Pack 1$1.49
  • Change Username$1.49
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  • Bundle 1$2.99
  • Pixel Pack 2$4.99
  • Bundle 6$4.99
  • Bundle 4$4.99
  • Bundle 3$5.99
  • Bundle 2$5.99
  • Multiple Cities$5.99
  • Bundle 5$6.99
  • Pixel Pack 3$14.99
  • Pixel Pack 6$24.99
  • Pixel Pack 4$49.99
  • Pixel Pack 5$99.99

Questions

Is Twist.It free?
Twist.It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Plex free?
Pixel Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Twist.It or Pixel Plex have ads?
Neither Twist.It nor Pixel Plex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Twist.It or Pixel Plex?
Twist.It ships an update every 27 months, and Pixel Plex weekly. Most recently, Twist.It was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Plex on October 24, 2026.

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