# Pixel Art Camera vs Sprite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Art Camera at 66% against Sprite's 0%. Pixel Art Camera also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 12) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Sprite's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Sprite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Art Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Camera has 1.2K ratings behind it against 12, 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 0% of Sprite's.

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Sprite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Camera | Sprite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-camera/id1107180652/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprite-pixel-art-creator/id1501560080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) | [Puzzle Mania Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441008756) |

## 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


### Sprite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprite-pixel-art-creator/id1501560080)

Unleash your creativity by coloring pixelated images or creating your own from photos. This app offers a relaxing way to de-stress with a simple color-by-number system and easy sharing options.

**Highlights:** Color by number pixel art, Create pixel art from gallery images, Zoom and pan functionality, Fast coloring with drag and hold, Share creations to social media, Save progress to continue later

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads and Access all Features | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Art Camera free?

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

### Is Sprite free?

Sprite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Pixel Art Camera is rated higher. Pixel Art Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sprite averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither Pixel Art Camera nor Sprite shows ads.

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

Pixel Art Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sprite fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Art Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sprite on June 11, 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.*