# なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ vs PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION at none against なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～'s 5. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 2). なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION asks for nothing beyond the download.

なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～'s written reviews are positive against 72% of PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ ships an update every 2 months, PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ | PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meets/id997636428/reviews)** | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-puzzle-collection/id1325481383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-enter](https://appshunter.io/developer/419048415) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meets/id997636428)

A casual game where you collect sea cucumbers to increase your intimacy with a handsome character. Collect various sea cucumbers, unlock dozens of voice lines, and share your achievements on social media.

**Highlights:** Collect sea cucumbers, Increase character intimacy, Unlock dozens of voice lines, Simple tap and swipe gameplay, Special 'Secret Fishing' mode, Share achievements on Twitter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 秘密の漁チケット 5枚 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 秘密の漁チケット 12枚 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 秘密の漁チケット 30枚 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 秘密の漁チケット 76枚 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 秘密の漁チケット 200枚 | $16.99 | one-time |


### PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-puzzle-collection/id1325481383)

Solve picture puzzles by filling in cells based on number clues to reveal colorful characters from classic games. This entirely free game offers a vast collection of puzzles and collectible pixel art, including challenging "Boss Puzzle" modes.

**Highlights:** Free to play, no in-game purchases, Solve picture logic puzzles (nonograms), Uncover full-color characters from iconic games, Collectable pixel art, Boss Puzzle challenges, Loads of puzzles available

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free and simple to use
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Nostalgic Konami-themed puzzles
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive interface
- 🎶 Lovely soundtracks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Annoying wait time for boss puzzles
- 🔍 Difficulty with larger puzzle sizes
- 🔋 Ads introduced in recent updates
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle zoom level glitch causing puzzles to appear tiny
- Incorrect logic for marking X's on puzzles

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Ability to choose puzzle themes and sizes
- Cloud save support to sync progress across devices
- Faster unlock for boss puzzles after completing normal ones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ free?

なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION free?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?

なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ is rated higher. なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION have ads?

PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION shows ads; なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ does not.

### Which is updated more often, なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ or PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION?

なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ ships an update every 2 months, and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION every 3 months. Most recently, なまこれ ～イケメンmeetsなまこ～ was updated on October 24, 2026 and PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION on October 26, 2026.

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