Comparison

Pixel Art Camera vs ConsoleCam

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

ConsoleCam

Transform your photos into retro game aesthetics from classic consoles and computers. Apply hundreds of vintage styles, including pixelated effects and frames, to your images. Save and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Retro game photo filters
  • Over 90 vintage console styles
  • Pixelated effects
  • Retro TV/console frames
  • Random effect generator
  • Share to social media
Features
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Give your photos a retro game look with ConsoleCam from OWC! Do you ever pine for the nostalgic aesthetics from your old Apple IIe, Nintendo Gameboy, or Sega Genesis? Want to see the world as if pixellated through your Commodore 64 or Atari 2600? ConsoleCam lets you see your photos as they would look on over 90 vintage consoles and computers with hundreds of variations. See what your puppy would look like on a ColecoVision, or your friend's face on a Macintosh 128k, then easily share or save the results. ConsoleCam faithfully converts your pictures into retro images accurate for the selected console. We've ransacked technical manuals, ROM images, and our childhoods to find the technical capabilities and quirks of each system. Not sure which console to use? ConsoleCam automatically picks a starting console and makes it quick and easy to try something different. All consoles are included for free! No in-app purchases required. --How it works-- * Use pictures from your camera roll or take new shots * Choose a specific console style (like Sega Master System) to apply to your photo, or choose from generic pixelated effects in a variety of styles and colors. * Random button allows you to quickly try different console effects on the same photo. You can also switch consoles chronologically or alphabetically. * Add a retro style TV or console frame, if you wish. * Easily email or print creations, or share them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more. * Rescale and move lets you control which part of your photo is used. --Over 90 consoles from the following manufacturers-- * BBC Micro * CPC * APF Electronics * Apple * Atari * Bally * Casio * Coleco * Commodore * Emerson Radio Corp. * Epoch * Fairchild Semiconductor * IBM * Intelligent Systems * Magnavox * Mattel * Nintendo * Philips * Radio Shack * Sega * Sinclair Research * Sony * Tandy * Texas Instruments * Thomson SA

Screenshots

Pixel Art Camera4 screens
ConsoleCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConsoleCam at none against Pixel Art Camera's 3. ConsoleCam also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Pixel Art Camera's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 10). On price, ads and device support 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. ConsoleCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ConsoleCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Camera has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of ConsoleCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, ConsoleCam every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pixel Art Camera versus ConsoleCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art CameraConsoleCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNET SigmaOWC

Customer experience

Pixel Art Camera

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

ConsoleCam

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ConsoleCam

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

ConsoleCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Art Camera free?
Pixel Art Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConsoleCam free?
ConsoleCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Camera or ConsoleCam?
ConsoleCam is rated higher. Pixel Art Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ConsoleCam averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Pixel Art Camera or ConsoleCam have ads?
Neither Pixel Art Camera nor ConsoleCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Camera or ConsoleCam?
Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and ConsoleCam every 4 days. Most recently, Pixel Art Camera was updated on October 9, 2026 and ConsoleCam on September 21, 2026.

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