# Pixel Heroes vs Last Colossus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Heroes at none against Last Colossus's 5. Pixel Heroes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Last Colossus's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 27). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pixel Heroes costs $0.99 and Last Colossus $2.99 up front. Last Colossus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Heroes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Last Colossus has 215 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Pixel Heroes's written reviews are positive against 72% of Last Colossus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Heroes | Last Colossus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-heroes-byte-and-magic/id955790173/reviews)** | [4.2 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-colossus/id1233976516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-heroes-byte-and-magic/id955790173)

Embark on a thrilling RPG/Roguelike adventure in a randomized world filled with unique heroes, procedurally generated loot, and challenging dungeons. Make critical choices, face epic boss fights, and experience permadeath in this replayable quest to save a township from an ancient cult.

**Highlights:** 30 unique hero classes, Procedurally generated loot, 13 mystic dungeons, 3 unlockable campaigns, Permadeath, Detailed hero graveyard, Crazy NPCs with storylines, Tons of random events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Last Colossus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-colossus/id1233976516)

Command a giant robot in this ACT/RPG game set on a war-torn planet. Engage in simulated combat, explore a 9-chapter story, and face diverse enemies and bosses. Your choices lead to one of three distinct endings.

**Highlights:** ACT/RPG simulation gameplay, Command a giant robot, 9-chapter story, 24 enemy types, 10 unique bosses, Multiple endings

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Resource | $0.99 | one-time |
| 75000 Resource | $4.99 | one-time |
| 175000 Resource | $9.99 | one-time |
| 400000 Resource | $19.99 | one-time |
| 750000 Resource | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming retro pixel art style with nostalgic appeal
- 💰 Affordable price point with good value
- 📖 Interesting story with unexpected narrative twists
- 🤖 Unique mecha/robot combat theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow battle animations that become tedious
- 🔄 Highly repetitive gameplay and grinding
- 🎯 Poor hit rate mechanics feel unfair and frustrating
- 🎮 Limited strategic depth despite initial promise
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics and aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after firing or during combat
- Black screen crashes requiring app restart
- In-app purchase resources not delivered despite payment confirmation
- Game locks up when targeting invisible objects
- Enemy range detection bug - enemies permanently out of range after moving away

**Requested features**

- Skip or speed up battle animations
- Auto-battle functionality for repetitive fights
- Better tutorial and help documentation with glossary
- Ability to toggle music on/off
- More customization options for mech


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Heroes free?

Pixel Heroes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Last Colossus free?

Last Colossus costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Heroes or Last Colossus?

Pixel Heroes is rated higher. Pixel Heroes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Last Colossus averages 4.2 from 215 ratings.

### Do Pixel Heroes or Last Colossus have ads?

Neither Pixel Heroes nor Last Colossus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Heroes or Last Colossus?

Pixel Heroes ships an update every 6 months, and Last Colossus every 6 months. Most recently, Pixel Heroes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Last Colossus on November 2, 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.*