Pixel Art Camera vs Sandstorm
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
Sandstorm
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Use any image as a base for for a colored sand sculpture. Start with any image from your Library, or use your camera for a new image. When you’re done, share with Facebook/Twitter/Flickr (login required), or save to your library, print, message or email. ** A plug-in for Apple Photos is included. **
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pixel Art Camera at Free against Sandstorm's $1.99. Pixel Art Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Sandstorm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Pixel Art Camera is free to download; Sandstorm costs $1.99 up front. Pixel Art Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sandstorm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Sandstorm every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Pixel Art Camera | Sandstorm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NET Sigma | David Dombrowski |
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
Sandstorm
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Sandstorm
No in-app purchases









