# Pixel Heroes vs Celestwald 2

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Heroes at 4.4 against Celestwald 2's 3.7. Pixel Heroes also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pixel Heroes costs $0.99 and Celestwald 2 $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pixel Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Heroes has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Pixel Heroes's written reviews are positive against 50% of Celestwald 2's.

Pixel Heroes ships an update every 6 months, Celestwald 2 every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Heroes | Celestwald 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.49 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-heroes-byte-and-magic/id955790173/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestwald-2/id6450318342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **65.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 246 MB | 150 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) | [Anne Murielle Larger](https://appshunter.io/developer/842112590) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Heroes

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

**Currently charting:** #197 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


### Celestwald 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestwald-2/id6450318342)

Embark on a magical journey as a budding alchemist in this 2D point-and-click adventure. Spread enchanted seeds, solve intriguing puzzles, and explore a vibrant world with unique creatures and companions. Customize your hero and enjoy offline play.

**Highlights:** Exquisite hand-drawn graphics, Captivating story with twists, Intriguing puzzles, Adorable magical companion, Customization options, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, 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 Celestwald 2 free?

Celestwald 2 costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Heroes or Celestwald 2?

Pixel Heroes is rated higher. Pixel Heroes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Celestwald 2 averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pixel Heroes or Celestwald 2 have ads?

Neither Pixel Heroes nor Celestwald 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Heroes or Celestwald 2?

Pixel Heroes ships an update every 6 months, and Celestwald 2 every 13 months. Most recently, Pixel Heroes was updated on October 22, 2026 and Celestwald 2 on October 23, 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.*