# Pixel Combat Multiplayer vs Dead in the Box

The clearest difference is ads: Dead in the Box at none against Pixel Combat Multiplayer's shown. Dead in the Box also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Pixel Combat Multiplayer's advantage is ratings volume (372 vs 57). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Combat Multiplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dead in the Box sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pixel Combat Multiplayer against 4.5 for Dead in the Box. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Combat Multiplayer has 372 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Pixel Combat Multiplayer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dead in the Box's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Combat Multiplayer | Dead in the Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-combat-multiplayer/id958558830/reviews) | [4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-in-the-box/id1139923903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **372** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 192 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sukru Yalcin](https://appshunter.io/developer/777555660) | [Killer Bean Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/526963876) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Combat Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-combat-multiplayer/id958558830)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles with friends or strangers in a blocky, pixelated world. Choose from various game modes like Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch, utilizing a range of pixel-style weapons across unique maps. Enjoy free-to-play action with in-game chat.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer FPS action, Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes, Pixel style weapons, 20 unique maps, In-game chat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🕹️ Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕳️ Lack of active players
- 🔍 Difficulty finding matches
- 🔧 Technical issues (graphics, controls, bugs)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent gun skins
- Inability to crouch or lay down
- Matchmaking and server connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add more guns and weapon customization
- Implement new game modes (e.g. campaign, battle royale)
- Improve graphics and visual quality
- Add bots to fill empty servers
- Implement a reporting/moderation system


### Dead in the Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-in-the-box/id1139923903)

Engage in a thrilling first-person shooter experience battling hordes of zombies. Utilize a variety of weapons, tactical gear, and customizable loadouts across diverse environments to secure a city overrun by the undead. Choose your playstyle and face unique zombie threats in multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Full movement FPS gameplay, 7 unique environments, 6 gameplay modes, Variety of zombie types, 25 modern guns and melee weapons, Customizable equipment and loadouts, Autofire and manual shooting controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dead in the Box - Money 37,500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dead in the Box - Gold 200 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dead in the Box - Gold 600 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dead in the Box - Money 250,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dead in the Box - Gold 1600 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dead in the Box - Money 650,000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dead in the Box - Gold 6000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dead in the Box - Money 2,500,000 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Combat Multiplayer free?

Pixel Combat Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dead in the Box free?

Dead in the Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Combat Multiplayer or Dead in the Box?

Pixel Combat Multiplayer and Dead in the Box are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 372 and 57 ratings respectively.

### Do Pixel Combat Multiplayer or Dead in the Box have ads?

Pixel Combat Multiplayer shows ads; Dead in the Box does not.

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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.*