Pixel Art Camera vs Bricks Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel Art Camera
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.
- 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
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Pixel art yourself! Real-time Pixel Art Camera: Turn everything into pixel art! ● Convert any photo to pixel art ● Record videos in pixel art style directly from the camera ● Load videos from the Camera Roll and turn them into retro pixel art ● 30+ Unique Styles ● 10+ Creative Effects ● Save your art as a Video, as a Live Photo or as a GIF Turn your favorite moments into amazing pixel art using different styles and patterns. ------------------------------- PRO Subscription ------------------------------- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually depending on the selected subscription plan. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, the remainder of the trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://net-sigma.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://net-sigma.com/terms-of-use
Bricks Camera
This app allows you to capture photos and GIFs in a unique "brick mode." You can customize the brick size, apply various filters, and even edit existing photos and videos. Easily share your brick-style creations or get instructions to build them in real life.
- Capture photos and GIFs in brick mode
- Adjustable brick size
- Apply and change filters
- Edit captured photos/GIFs
- Brick existing library photos
- Real-life building instructions
- Share creations easily
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Capture your favorite moments in brick mode! With Bricks you can take selfies and GIFs in brick mode, change the brick size, apply filters and share your creations with everyone! It's that easy! - Change the brick size by swiping to match your style. - Tap anywhere to change filter. - Tap the record button for photos or tap and hold it for videos and GIFs. - Switch cameras by double tapping even while recording. - Brick your Photo Library photos! - Get an instruction booklet on how to build your photo in real life! - Change the brick size or filter even after capturing a photo or GIF! - Shoot both vertical and horizontal photos and GIFs! - Share them with everyone with just one tap! - Save your creations to the Camera Roll! Feel free to contact us at bricks@horizon.camera ;)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bricks Camera at every 8 days against Pixel Art Camera's every 5 weeks. Bricks Camera also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Art Camera's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 55%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pixel Art Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bricks Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pixel Art Camera against 4.5 for Bricks Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 955 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Pixel Art Camera's written reviews are positive against 55% of Bricks Camera's.
Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Bricks Camera every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Pixel Art Camera | Bricks Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better | 4.5 (955 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews — better | 55.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 955 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NET Sigma | PZ Mobile Limited |
Customer experience
Pixel Art Camera
Bricks Camera
User reviews
Pixel Art Camera
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent filters and effects
- 👍 Fun and creative app
- 💡 Great for pixel art and retro aesthetics
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Worth the price for Pro version
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to select photos from library
Bricks Camera
From 955 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Unique photo effects
- 💡 Creative way to transform photos
- 🤩 Fun and engaging app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 📷 Low-quality output images
- 🎨 Limited color options
- 🤔 Unclear user interface
Bugs and requests
Pixel Art Camera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to load photos
- Video export issues, cutting off footage
- Inability to save images with transparent backgrounds
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Bricks Camera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera roll import not working
- Incorrect color rendering
- Inconsistent performance
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to adjust brick size and resolution
- Option to save images without watermark
- Import photos from camera roll
- More customization options
In-app purchases
Pixel Art Camera
- Pixel Art Camera PRO$4.991 Month
- Pixel Art Camera PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pixel Art Camera Pro$19.99
Bricks Camera
- Tip Jar$0.99
- Booklet Addon$1.99
- Remove Watermark$2.99
Questions
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