# Pixel Art Camera vs ca

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ca at none against Pixel Art Camera's 3. ca also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Art Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 58 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 30). On price, rating, ads 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. ca asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pixel Art Camera against 4.7 for ca. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Camera has 1.2K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Pixel Art Camera's written reviews are positive against 91% of ca's.

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, ca every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Camera | ca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ca-mera/id1271078637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 58 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 2 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) | [Fritz Menzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/512896637) |

## 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


### ca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ca-mera/id1271078637)

This app transforms your camera's live feed into unique, black and white pixelated images using a cellular automaton. Customize the output by adjusting automaton direction, resolution, brightness, and fidelity. Unlock advanced features through optional ad viewing.

**Highlights:** Cellular automaton image generation, Black and white pixelated output, Adjustable automaton direction, Customizable resolution, Control input brightness, Adjust input fidelity, Selfie mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative visual effects
- ⚡ Lightweight app with minimal storage footprint
- 💰 Free to use with no paywalls
- 🧠 Innovative Wolfram algorithm-based filters
- 📱 Simple and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📹 No video recording capability
- 📸 Cannot import photos from camera roll
- 🚫 Limited to live camera input only
- 💧 Watermark present on images
- 🔤 Limited language support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with iOS 14 (iPhone XS)
- Black screen on startup (some devices)
- Crashes on iPhone X
- Display issues on iPhone 6s with iOS 12.1
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Video recording functionality
- Import and process photos from camera roll
- Remove watermark option (premium feature)
- Post-processing for existing images and videos
- Auto mode for quicker photo capture


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Art Camera free?

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

### Is ca free?

ca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ca is rated higher. Pixel Art Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ca averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

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

Neither Pixel Art Camera nor ca shows ads.

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

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and ca every 58 months. Most recently, Pixel Art Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and ca on August 29, 2026.

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