# Pixel Art Camera vs ConsoleCam

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Camera | ConsoleCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consolecam/id1496896085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) | [OWC](https://appshunter.io/developer/356265577) |

## 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


### ConsoleCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consolecam/id1496896085)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*