# Qixel - Pixel Animation Maker — Retro animated pixel loops

> App for creating short, retro pixel art animations with music. (iPhone/iPad app by Frosby Designs Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qixel-pixel-animation-maker/id1501345968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frosby Designs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470948182)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.56/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qixel-pixel-animation-maker/id1501345968/reviews.md

## What is Qixel?

Become a Qixel animator in seconds with with Qixel Animate!

Remember how the animated sprite loops in the original pixel games were short and sweet? We challenge you to make a great looking animation in no more than 6 frames - old school!  

Draw in stylised 'Qixel' blocks (think 3d pixels) to create awesome little pixel animations in a 20 x 20 grid.

Great for retro games fans who like 8bit pixel graphics and artists who want to practice character design for Minecraft skins. 

- Choose from 3 frame speeds
- Add music loops when you play back your animations
- Save your animations to a gallery
- Designed to be easy to use on mobiles and tablets for simple repeat play

How to use

Press the info button on the home page for a basic guide and press the Tutorial button on the home page to view the detailed guide.

Examples

Press the 'Examples' button on the home page to see some ready made pixel animation to give you some ideas. Don't forget to add some music to groove to!

Qixel - Pixel Art Maker

If you like this app and want to draw with 4 qixel shapes, check out our original Qixel app. Draw full screen and export your Qixel art to your iOS Photos app.

## Key features

- Create 6-frame pixel animations
- Use stylized 'Qixel' blocks
- 20x20 grid for animation
- Add music loops
- Save animations to gallery
- Easy mobile/tablet use

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qixel-pixel-animation-maker/id1501345968/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Its good but

*2022-11-19, version 1.0.4*

There should be more animation slots  everything else is good

### 1/5 — This is hard

*2022-03-05, version 1.0.3*

There are no erasers in and it’s really hard to control the animation and they need tinier styles for the pencil

### 2/5 — Save Function Doesn’t Work

*2021-05-02, version 1.0.2*

I think this is a pretty cool application overall. But, the Save button doesn’t work at all on my iPhone 8 Plus. I click it and nothing happens, my hard work put into an animation does not save and I lose everything. This is very frustrating to say the least. I would like to ask the developer to please update this program to be compatible with the latest iOS release, iOS 14.5 at the time of my writing this review, and to please fix the saving bug issue. Thank you if you’ll do so and God bless.    iPhone 8 Plus iOS 14.5 P.S. I also would like to request that you add an in-app purchase to permanently remove the advertisements from this application please. Thank you if you will consider adding that option.

### 2/5 — Needs improvement

*2021-02-09, version 1.0.2*

I was a little disappointed when I got on this app. I wish there was more colors to chose from and it would be helpful if I could have more slides for my animation. Needs a lot of improvement.

### 3/5 — Nice app needs more features

*2021-01-15, version 1.0.2*

This is a good app but I think it needs more features. I would add more colours because there isn’t a large variety. I would also add an option to add more pixels because there isn’t much room to work with. Overall a pretty good app for beginner animators though.

### 4/5 — Little work needed

*2020-11-04, version 1.0.2*

Keep on working and improving this app! I suggest more color options and the option to remove the lines. Keep working.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-09-06, version 1.0.2*

But I would like it if you could download the animation as a gif or a video.

### 5/5 — This is A M A Z I N G

*2020-07-23, version 1.0.2*

This is JUST what I am looking for 
Five on five

### 4/5 — Pretty great

*2020-06-30, version 1.0.2*

Surprisingly well made app!!! A lot better than expected!! but I do wish you could animate more than 6 frames at a time

### 5/5 — Great app but frame limit

*2020-06-28, version 1.0.2*

How do I use more than six frames in one animation

## Frequently asked questions about Qixel

### What is Qixel?

Qixel is an application designed for creating short, retro-style pixel animations. It uses a 20x20 grid and stylized blocks to help users make animated loops reminiscent of classic pixel games.

### How many frames can I create in Qixel?

Qixel challenges users to create animations in no more than 6 frames, focusing on short and sweet loops in an old-school style.

### Can I add music to my animations in Qixel?

Yes, you can add music loops to your animations when you play them back within Qixel. This adds an auditory dimension to your pixel art creations.

### Where can I save my animations made with Qixel?

Animations created with Qixel can be saved to a gallery within the app. This allows you to keep track of your pixel art creations.

### Is Qixel suitable for beginners?

Yes, Qixel is designed to be easy to use on mobiles and tablets for simple, repeat play. It also offers a basic guide and a detailed tutorial within the app.

### Does Qixel have ads?

Yes, Qixel contains advertisements. As it is free to download and use, ads are part of the monetization model.

### What devices does Qixel support?

Qixel is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Qixel updated?

The latest version of Qixel is 1.0.4, which was last updated on October 26, 2022. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2022-10-26

- Added the option to remove Ads with an in-app purchase.

### 1.0.3 — 2021-05-17

- Fixed a huge bug on the Save button 
- Updated with new software

### 1.0.2 — 2020-05-31

- added a video preview

### 1.0.1 — 2020-04-07

- small bug fix

### 1.0 — 2020-03-28

No release notes.

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