# Pixel Heroes vs Unknown Knights

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unknown Knights at weekly against Pixel Heroes's every 6 months. Unknown Knights also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (81% vs 66%). Pixel Heroes's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Pixel Heroes costs $0.99 and Unknown Knights $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Unknown Knights holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Pixel Heroes's written reviews are positive against 81% of Unknown Knights's.

Pixel Heroes ships an update every 6 months, Unknown Knights weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Heroes | Unknown Knights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-heroes-byte-and-magic/id955790173/reviews) | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unknown-knights/id1459797573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 246 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) | [Aram Seo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459797572) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Heroes

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

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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


### Unknown Knights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unknown-knights/id1459797573)

Lead your company of Knights and Soldiers in real-time strategy battles against the Dark Lord. Navigate a journey filled with unique encounters, make impactful choices, and discover hidden bosses and relics. Build your ultimate band of warriors to conquer the Dark Lord's Tower.

**Highlights:** Real-time action strategy, Narrative choices and consequences, Unique unit battles, Roguelike encounters, Hidden bosses and relics, Dynamic weather system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Heroes free?

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

### Is Unknown Knights free?

Unknown Knights costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Heroes or Unknown Knights?

Unknown Knights is rated higher. Pixel Heroes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Unknown Knights averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.

### Do Pixel Heroes or Unknown Knights have ads?

Neither Pixel Heroes nor Unknown Knights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Heroes or Unknown Knights?

Pixel Heroes ships an update every 6 months, and Unknown Knights weekly. Most recently, Pixel Heroes was updated on October 26, 2026 and Unknown Knights on October 26, 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.*