# BitCam vs Pixel Paint

The clearest difference is rating: BitCam at 4.7 against Pixel Paint's 3.1. BitCam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 56%). Pixel Paint's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BitCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Paint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BitCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of BitCam's written reviews are positive against 56% of Pixel Paint's.

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel Paint every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BitCam | Pixel Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619/reviews)** | [3.1 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-paint-8bit-art/id1183955795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Héliographe, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784071997) | [Felt Tip Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306118159) |

## What reviewers say

### BitCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitcam/id1114990619)

Capture photos with a unique one-bit camera, producing images with only black and white pixels. Experience a retro interface with mechanical sounds and experiment with different pixel resolutions and an 8-color mode. Save your creations as clean PNG files for printing or digital projects.

**Highlights:** One-bit camera (black and white pixels), Retro interface with mechanical sounds, Multiple pixel resolutions, 8-color mode option, Clean PNG output, Atkinson dithering method

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full BitCam | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Average 8-bit camera
- 👍 Fun retro camera
- 👍 Simple and fun to use
- 👍 Stylish nostalgia
- 👍 Characteristic of Iconfactory apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Color cost money
- 🐛 No zoom feature
- 🐛 Incorrect rotation attributes
- 🐛 Freezes after sharing
- 🐛 Doesn't save photos in FatBits mode

**Reported bugs**

- Color graphics not working
- Doesn't recognize camera access
- Saves photos in incorrect orientation

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/edit existing photos
- Video recording function
- Option to adjust brightness/exposure
- Ability to mute sounds
- Inverted mode


### Pixel Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-paint-8bit-art/id1183955795)

Create 8-bit pixel art with a retro camera and powerful editing tools. Capture photos in vintage styles, customize color palettes, and import images with advanced dithering. Sync your creations across devices with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Retro camera modes, Customizable color palettes, Photo import with dithering, Image editor, iCloud sync, Indexed color support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for pixel art
- ✨ Simple interface
- 🚀 Works well
- 💰 Reasonable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Cost to import photos
- 🎨 Limited colors
- 🤔 Difficult settings
- 😩 Washed out colors
- 🤏 Small blocks

**Reported bugs**

- Color changes on canvas
- Camera rotated on iPad
- App crashes on save
- App won't open photo/new project
- Background is black after import

**Requested features**

- Add extra color slots/folders
- Video to pixel format conversion
- Ability to type exact hex codes
- Flipbook animation feature
- Transparency support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BitCam free?

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

### Is Pixel Paint free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BitCam or Pixel Paint?

BitCam is rated higher. BitCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Pixel Paint averages 3.1 from 77 ratings.

### Do BitCam or Pixel Paint have ads?

Neither BitCam nor Pixel Paint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BitCam or Pixel Paint?

BitCam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel Paint every 6 months. Most recently, BitCam was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pixel Paint on September 4, 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.*