# My PixelGames vs Joustout

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Joustout at none against My PixelGames's 4. Joustout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). My PixelGames's advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My PixelGames sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Joustout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Joustout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My PixelGames has 180 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My PixelGames ships an update every 6 weeks, Joustout weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My PixelGames | Joustout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-pixelgames/id985902259/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joustout/id6755541812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [昶燎 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/399224946) | [Vich Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854491314) |

## What reviewers say

### My PixelGames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-pixelgames/id985902259)

Explore a nostalgic collection of fun 8-bit pixel art games. This app features a variety of mini-games, from classic platformers and shooting challenges to puzzles and arcade-style experiences. Rediscover childhood favorites and enjoy endless entertainment with unique gameplay and creative designs.

**Highlights:** Nostalgic 8-bit pixel art style, Variety of mini-games, Classic platforming challenges, Fast-paced shooting games, Puzzle and maze solving, Arcade-style gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 3500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 8500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun pixel games
- 🎮 Retro/Gameboy style
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- ✨ Cool graphics
- 🎵 Amazing sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Hard for beginners
- 💸 Pay to play (P2P)
- 📉 Low coin earnings
- 😵 Soft locked in games
- 😵 Flick football impossible

**Reported bugs**

- Buggy achievements
- Games work strangely
- Soft locked in first game
- Flick football is impossible
- Jackpot game unfair

**Requested features**

- Add more games
- Add a guide for beginners
- More recognition for the app
- Add more options
- Add a Tetris-like game


### Joustout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joustout/id6755541812)

This app gamifies discussions and debates using an arena and duel metaphor. Users can create their own structured debates, challenge participants, and even monetize their events. Real-time engagement tools allow viewers to interact and build a community.

**Highlights:** Gamified debate structure, Create custom duels, Monetize events, Real-time audience engagement, Customizable access levels, AI duels coming soon

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My PixelGames free?

My PixelGames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Joustout free?

Joustout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My PixelGames or Joustout?

Joustout is rated higher. My PixelGames averages 4.5 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Joustout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My PixelGames or Joustout have ads?

My PixelGames shows ads; Joustout does not.

### Which is updated more often, My PixelGames or Joustout?

My PixelGames ships an update every 6 weeks, and Joustout weekly. Most recently, My PixelGames was updated on November 1, 2026 and Joustout on October 30, 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.*