# PixelForge - AI Art — Private On-Device AI Art

> Private on-device AI art generation studio for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeff Burns.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelforge-ai-art/id6786369950 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeff Burns](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406409741)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 3.1 GB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2026-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelforge-ai-art/id6786369950/reviews.md

## What is PixelForge?

PixelForge is a private AI image studio for iPhone and iPad. Create artwork, portraits, anime-style characters, wallpapers, concept art, and creative variations from simple text prompts.

Generation runs on your device. No cloud rendering. No prompt uploads. Your prompts, images, seeds, and gallery history stay stored locally on your device.

PixelForge includes:

Private on-device AI image generation
Local models for realism, anime, and creative art styles
Prompt and negative prompt controls
Style presets with visual previews
Batch generation for multiple results at once
A built-in gallery with favorites, delete, and saved history
Saved image details including prompt, seed, model, style, and settings
Image variations from previous results
Canvas inpainting for masked photo edits
Plain-English setting tips for better results

PixelForge is built for creators who want AI art without sending every idea to a server. Make profile art, character concepts, wallpapers, reference images, photo-style scenes, and creative experiments directly on your device.

You can create 10 images free after install. After that, unlimited creation and advanced features require a one-time in-app purchase.

Device Requirements

Requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 or later.

Recommended for best performance:

iPhone 15 Pro or newer
iPhone 16 series 
iPhone 17 series
iPad with Apple silicon

Older compatible devices may run slower, especially when loading a model for the first time.

## Key features

- Private on-device AI image generation
- Local models for various art styles
- Prompt and negative prompt controls
- Style presets with visual previews
- Batch generation
- Built-in gallery with saved history
- Image variations and inpainting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PixelForge Pro Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about PixelForge

### What is PixelForge?

PixelForge is a private AI image studio that runs entirely on your iPhone or iPad. It allows you to create artwork, portraits, and characters from text prompts without sending your data to the cloud.

### How does PixelForge's privacy work?

All image generation, prompts, seeds, and gallery history are stored locally on your device. There are no cloud renderings or prompt uploads, ensuring your creative process remains private.

### What kind of art can I create with PixelForge?

You can create a wide range of art including portraits, anime-style characters, wallpapers, concept art, and creative variations from simple text prompts. It supports realism, anime, and creative art styles.

### Is PixelForge free to use?

PixelForge offers 10 free image creations after installation. Unlimited creation and access to advanced features require a one-time in-app purchase.

### What are the device requirements for PixelForge?

PixelForge requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 or later. For the best performance, it is recommended for iPhone 15 Pro or newer, iPhone 16/17 series, and iPads with Apple silicon.

### Does PixelForge have ads?

No, PixelForge does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, focusing on a clean user experience.

### How often is PixelForge updated?

The latest version, 2.2, was released on August 30, 2026, indicating regular updates. The app was initially released on July 17, 2026.

### What is the age rating for PixelForge?

PixelForge has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in creative design and AI art generation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-08-30

-New Features
Prompts now persist across user sessions
Seeds can be locked and unlocked to make consistent generation easier (restoring a images settings auto locks the seed)

-Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where image upscaling could force iOS to close the app from low memory

### 2.1 — 2026-08-28

- 错误修复
修复了频繁生成内容可能导致应用崩溃的问题
修复了切换屏幕时生成设置可能重置为默认值的问题

### 2.0 — 2026-08-03

-New Features
Added Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese localization
Outpainting has finally arrived, expand the canvas of your existing images
Improved inpainting with better large image support

-Bug Fixes
Delete selection no longer traverses all folders only the one being viewed

### 1.2 — 2026-07-24

-New Features
More models, styles, and intelligence
Much improved AI driven upscaling of images
Localized for Chinese (Simplified)

-Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that occasionally crashed the app if switching models frequently
Fixed models to download in the background and resume where left off
Photo styles now more intelligently preserve the user's prompt

### 1.1 — 2026-07-19

New Features - 
Added folders for sorting images in gallery
New prompt creator built in (Start writing prompt > select magic wand > see suggested enhancements to the prompt)

Bug fixes -
More settings persist
Cancelling image generations now works

## More apps by Jeff Burns

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All apps by Jeff Burns: https://appshunter.io/developer/1406409741

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