# Pixel Playground Lite — Fresh Tool for Retro Graphics

> Intuitive and powerful pixel art creation tool for retro graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by Studio Mee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-playground-lite/id875233410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Studio Mee](https://appshunter.io/developer/300673322)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Swedish
- Released: 2014-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-playground-lite/id875233410/reviews.md

## What is Pixel Playground Lite?

*** Please note: This FREE version puts an overlay on exported PNGs. Saved documents can later be opened in full version if iCloud is enabled! ***

- "Wow — just wow, I've played with nearly ALL of the pixel editors out there (I use them daily) and none come close to this in terms of slickness.", UK

- "I'm a HUGE fan of Pixel Playground! It's the only iOS pixel art app that's as well designed as iOS itself. Almost every design decision is perfect.", US

- "This is Absolutely what you should expect from a great pixel art tool. Some of the tools here work like magic. Nice touches everywhere in the app.", UK

- "Extremely feature rich but not bloated. Love the factual names of the colours too.", UK

- "This really is a great pixel editor. The interface is refreshing and there’s a surprisingly robust toolset augmented with useful gesture controls. Pixel drawing is precise.", US

- "The tutorials are fun and very effective at teaching the app’s features.", US

- "Inuitive, fast. Really surprised to see several really cool tools. Lock color. Draw to select. Long press to sample. Nice.", Denmark

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Do pixel editors have to be as retro as pixel art itself?

No! Professionals, hobbyists and newcomers – rejoice! Pixel Playground is here, and it's powerful, beautiful and simple.

INTERFACE
- Simple & clean with no clutter between you and your art
- Intuitive document organizer 
- Document bounds grow as needed
- Super responsive drawing
- Fast and smooth pan and zoom
- Unlimited undo steps
- Portrait or landscape anytime
- Instant launch

TOOLS
- Freehand, lines, boxes, ellipses, flood-fill 
- Cool auto contour tool 
- Intuitive tool size: matches finger-tip size at any zoom level 
- Flood-fill and contour tools supports 4 or 8 pixel neighborhoods 
- Powerful selection: paint a mask using regular tools 
- Easy to move stuff around 
- Cut, copy, paste

COLORS
- Smart palette with existing document colors 
- Extensive palette with all recent colors 
- Paint opacity setting
- Automatic color naming for easy reference 
- Long press to sample existing colors 
- Lock all pixels of one color 
- Lock all pixels except one color 
- Adjust individual colors in your art
- Auto erase when drawing on same color 

SAVING
- Syncs using iCloud 
- Auto saves your work
- Export as regular PNGs 
- Save to photos, air drop, facebook, twitter, etc. 

BONUS
- No in-app purchases 
- Magic undo/redo transitions
- Minimal file size (1,5 MB!)

Turn on iCloud sync, and you can access your documents if you upgrade to the full version!

## Key features

- Intuitive interface
- Robust toolset
- Smart color palettes
- Precise drawing controls
- Unlimited undo steps
- PNG export

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-playground-lite/id875233410/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The game is great but...

*2015-11-25*

The game is the BOMB but there's a glitch that makes all of my deleted images come back!

### 4/5 — 有料アプリの機能制限版ですが

*2015-03-27*

良い点:ドット絵に必要な機能が全て揃っている。広告なし。
注意点:ドット絵をきれいに保存できるのはアプリ内だけ。

サクサク快適にドット絵が描けます。特にパレット管理や、色マスクなどの鉄板機能がちゃんとあるのがいいです！
ふちどり機能や、絵に合わせて広がるキャンバスなどはスマホ操作にぴったりです。

ただし、注意点は、絵を外部出力するとき無料版はアプリのアイコンのすかしが入ることです。アプリで遊ぶだけなら、試しに使ってみる価値はあるかと思います。

### 3/5 — Cool

*2014-12-30*

This app is really good. I tried a lot of pixel drawing apps and almost all of them had way too small canvases thus resulting in large pixels, way too large for what I was trying to draw. The animations are really cool too. One thing though... seriously? I need to pay three bucks just to remove an overlay from saved pictures when I can just screenshot it? Wow.

### 4/5 — Nice but......

*2014-08-04*

Everything's nice but I can't put in a background of my own.............if you get what I mean.

## Frequently asked questions about Pixel Playground Lite

### Does Pixel Playground Lite have ads?

No, Pixel Playground Lite is ad-free. The developer has stated there are no in-app purchases and no advertisements in this version.

### What are the limitations of Pixel Playground Lite?

The free version of Pixel Playground Lite places an overlay on exported PNG files. Saved documents can be opened in the full version if iCloud is enabled.

### How often is Pixel Playground Lite updated?

The app was last updated on May 24, 2018, to version 1.2. It was initially released on May 17, 2014.

### What devices is Pixel Playground Lite compatible with?

Pixel Playground Lite is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for Pixel Playground Lite?

Pixel Playground Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I sync my work with other devices using Pixel Playground Lite?

Yes, Pixel Playground Lite syncs using iCloud. This allows you to access your documents if you upgrade to the full version.

### What kind of tools are available in Pixel Playground Lite?

Pixel Playground Lite offers tools such as freehand drawing, lines, boxes, ellipses, flood-fill, and an auto contour tool. It also includes powerful selection features and gesture controls.

### How does Pixel Playground Lite handle color management?

The app features a smart palette with existing document colors and a palette of recent colors. It also offers automatic color naming, the ability to lock colors, and adjust individual colors.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-05-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes

### 1.1.8 — 2015-04-07

Long press in document list to
- Clone documents
- Rename documents

Fixed document load animation glitch.

### 1.1.7 — 2015-02-03

- Bugfix: document name changing working again in iOS 8.

### 1.1.6 — 2014-11-19

1.1.6
- Export bug fix.

1.1.5
- iOS 8 compatibility
- 64 bit code
- Trying out a fresh new icon!

### 1.1.5 — 2014-11-18

- iOS 8 compatibility
- 64 bit code
- Trying out a fresh new icon!

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All apps by Studio Mee: https://appshunter.io/developer/300673322

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