# Pixel Art Camera vs Pixel Paint

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art Camera at 4.6 against Pixel Paint's 3.1. Pixel Art Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 77). Pixel Paint's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pixel Paint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Art Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Camera has 1.2K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Pixel Art Camera's written reviews are positive against 56% of Pixel Paint's.

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Pixel Paint every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Camera | Pixel Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652/reviews)** | [3.1 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-paint-8bit-art/id1183955795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) | [Felt Tip Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306118159) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Art Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652)

Transform your photos and videos into pixel art in real-time with a variety of unique styles and creative effects. Save your creations as videos, Live Photos, or GIFs.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to pixel art, Record videos in pixel art style, Load videos from camera roll, 30+ unique styles, 10+ creative effects, Save as video, Live Photo, or GIF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Art Camera PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Pixel Art Camera PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| Pixel Art Camera Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent filters and effects
- 👍 Fun and creative app
- 💡 Great for pixel art and retro aesthetics
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Worth the price for Pro version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to select photos from library

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to load photos
- Video export issues, cutting off footage
- Inability to save images with transparent backgrounds

**Requested features**

- More customization options for filters and effects
- Ability to revert to original colors
- Adjustable pixel size
- Support for video editing and GIFs
- Recently used or favorite filters list


### Pixel Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-paint-8bit-art/id1183955795)

Create 8-bit pixel art with a retro camera and powerful editing tools. Capture photos in vintage styles, customize color palettes, and import images with advanced dithering. Sync your creations across devices with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Retro camera modes, Customizable color palettes, Photo import with dithering, Image editor, iCloud sync, Indexed color support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for pixel art
- ✨ Simple interface
- 🚀 Works well
- 💰 Reasonable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Cost to import photos
- 🎨 Limited colors
- 🤔 Difficult settings
- 😩 Washed out colors
- 🤏 Small blocks

**Reported bugs**

- Color changes on canvas
- Camera rotated on iPad
- App crashes on save
- App won't open photo/new project
- Background is black after import

**Requested features**

- Add extra color slots/folders
- Video to pixel format conversion
- Ability to type exact hex codes
- Flipbook animation feature
- Transparency support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Art Camera free?

Pixel Art Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Paint free?

Pixel Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Camera or Pixel Paint?

Pixel Art Camera is rated higher. Pixel Art Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Pixel Paint averages 3.1 from 77 ratings.

### Do Pixel Art Camera or Pixel Paint have ads?

Neither Pixel Art Camera nor Pixel Paint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Camera or Pixel Paint?

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pixel Paint every 6 months. Most recently, Pixel Art Camera was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pixel Paint on October 24, 2026.

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