Comparison

Pixel Art Effect 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 Effect

Transform your photos into retro or modern pixel art with customizable effects. Adjust pixel size, edge thickness, and choose from various pixel shapes. Add text and crop images into different shapes before or after applying the pixel art effect.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to pixel art
  • Adjustable pixel amount
  • Customizable edge thickness
  • Multiple pixel designs (square, hexagon, triangle, torn)
  • Add text to photos
  • Crop photos into shapes
Features
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The Pixel Art Effect app lets you turn your photo into video game pixel art. The effect ranges from modern pixel art which has a more subtle pixelated effect (many small pixels) to retro pixel art which is made up of fewer larger pixels. You can control the amount of pixels you want. There 6 designs to choose from which differ in color etc. You can control the edge thickness. This is the outline of the artwork. There are also 4 pixel designs to choose from. These pixel designs are standard square, hexagon pixels, triangular pixels and torn pixels. See the screenshot for a visual example. No internet connection is required! Step 1: To convert your image to pixel art! Simply tap the "Add a Photo". You will be presented with the option of choosing a photo from your photo library or taking a picture with your camera! Step 2: Tap the "Apply Pixel Effect" button. Step 3: Save your pixel art to your photo library or share it to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, VK or any other social network, forum or site and set the picture as a profile picture, cover photo etc. As of version 2.2, Pixel Art Effect allows you to do a lot more with your photos! The effects are endless because you can mix and combine the features and effects. You can also add text to your photos before or after applying the pixel effect! Add the text before applying the pixel effect if you want the text to become pixelated as well! You can also crop your photos into various shapes. Choose from a circle, flag, heart, star, square or rectangle.

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 Effect4 screens
Photo Pixelizer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Art Effect at 95% against Photo Pixelizer's 44%. Pixel Art Effect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Photo Pixelizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price 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 Effect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Pixelizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Art Effect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Pixel Art Effect's written reviews are positive against 44% of Photo Pixelizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Art Effect ships an update every 5 weeks, Photo Pixelizer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pixel Art Effect versus Photo Pixelizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art EffectPhoto Pixelizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (103 ratings) — better3.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny PajevicNekomimimi

Customer experience

Pixel Art Effect

All ratings103 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

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 Effect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Radically alters original colors
  • Minimum/maximum pixel limits
  • Contrast goes super high, making pictures too bright
  • Filters are applied without an option to disable

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow choosing pixel count for both length and width
  • Option to apply or not apply filters
  • More detailed customization options

Photo Pixelizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Art Effect

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Photo Pixelizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Art Effect free?
Pixel Art Effect 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 Effect or Photo Pixelizer?
Pixel Art Effect is rated higher. Pixel Art Effect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Photo Pixelizer averages 3.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Pixel Art Effect or Photo Pixelizer have ads?
Photo Pixelizer shows ads; Pixel Art Effect does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Effect or Photo Pixelizer?
Pixel Art Effect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Photo Pixelizer every 30 months. Most recently, Pixel Art Effect was updated on September 29, 2026 and Photo Pixelizer on October 8, 2026.

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