Comparison

Pixel Art Camera vs Photo Pixelizer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Photo Pixelizer

Easily transform your photos into pixel art with this simple tool. Select an image, choose your pixel size, and adjust resolution and colors for a unique look. Exports in high-quality PNG format.

Highlights
  • Select photo
  • Set pixel size
  • Adjust resolution
  • Adjust colors
  • Simple interface
  • PNG export
Features
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Just 3 easy steps: Select your photo Set pixel size Adjust resolution and colors No complex editing tools - just pure simplicity. The app automatically reduces your entire photo's resolution and colors, then scales it to your desired size. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants quick results. Exports in PNG format to preserve crisp pixels without color bleeding.

Screenshots

Pixel Art Camera4 screens
Photo Pixelizer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art Camera at 4.6 against Photo Pixelizer's 3.3. Pixel Art Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 30 months). Photo Pixelizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Photo Pixelizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Art Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Camera has 1.2K ratings behind it against 21, 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 44% of Photo Pixelizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Photo Pixelizer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pixel Art Camera versus Photo Pixelizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art CameraPhoto Pixelizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better3.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNET SigmaNekomimimi

Customer experience

Pixel Art Camera

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.5%

Photo Pixelizer

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative37.5%

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

Photo Pixelizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Art Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Pixel Art Camera PRO$4.991 Month
  • Pixel Art Camera PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pixel Art Camera Pro$19.99
None

Photo Pixelizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Art Camera free?
Pixel Art Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Pixelizer free?
Photo Pixelizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Camera or Photo Pixelizer?
Pixel Art Camera is rated higher. Pixel Art Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Photo Pixelizer averages 3.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Pixel Art Camera or Photo Pixelizer have ads?
Photo Pixelizer shows ads; Pixel Art Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Camera or Photo Pixelizer?
Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Photo Pixelizer every 30 months. Most recently, Pixel Art Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Photo Pixelizer on August 15, 2026.

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