# Swift Pixels vs PixelMaster

The clearest difference is rating: Swift Pixels at 4.7 against PixelMaster's 3.0. Swift Pixels also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 2). PixelMaster's advantage is chart position (#155 vs unranked) and price ($0.29 vs $1.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Swift Pixels costs $1.99 and PixelMaster $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Swift Pixels holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swift Pixels has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

Swift Pixels ships an update every 5 months, PixelMaster every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swift Pixels | PixelMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-pixels/id1097423186/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmaster-image-pixelator/id6502478442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Gavilan](https://appshunter.io/developer/611617569) | [辉章 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687027088) |

## What reviewers say

### Swift Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-pixels/id1097423186)

Create pixel art with a unique color palette and diverse rendering options. Save your creations as PNGs with transparency or high-resolution images to share. Import photos from your library or camera to use as a base for your designs.

**Highlights:** Unique color palette with universal categories, Render pixels as squares, 3D boxes, beads, towels, or hexels, Save images as PNG with transparency, High-resolution export and sharing, Import photos from library or camera

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PixelMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmaster-image-pixelator/id6502478442)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app allows users to create custom pixel art from images using various pixel shapes, scales, and sizes. It offers high-speed rendering and cross-platform compatibility for artistic creations, personalized gifts, and digital design projects.

**Highlights:** Custom pixel shapes, Advanced pixelation, High-speed rendering, Cross-platform compatibility, Multiple use cases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swift Pixels free?

Swift Pixels costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PixelMaster free?

PixelMaster costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swift Pixels or PixelMaster?

Swift Pixels is rated higher. Swift Pixels averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PixelMaster averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Swift Pixels or PixelMaster have ads?

Neither Swift Pixels nor PixelMaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swift Pixels or PixelMaster?

Swift Pixels ships an update every 5 months, and PixelMaster every 8 months. Most recently, Swift Pixels was updated on October 24, 2026 and PixelMaster on October 25, 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.*