Comparison

Pixel Art Studio for drawing vs Pixel Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Art Studio for drawing

Create pixel art with a versatile editor. Design characters, maps, and more on custom-sized canvases with layers and a full color picker. Export your creations with or without a grid and choose transparent or opaque backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Custom canvas size (4x4 to 300x300)
  • Layers support
  • Advanced color picker (HEX, RGB)
  • Export with/without grid
  • Transparent/opaque background export
  • Pencil, eraser, filler, eyedropper tools
Read full description

If you like pixel graphics, then Pixel Art is a great application for drawing your characters, game level maps and much more using pixels - It’s all up to your imagination. In the menu you can send feedback or tell us why you use the application directly or share what you think about it on the AppStore to help other users make a choice. Features: - Custom canvas size from 4x4 to 300x300 pixels; - Layers; - Color picker with color circle, HEX and RGB input; - Export image with or without a pixel grid; - Export image with transparent or opaque background. Tools: - Pencil; - Eraser; - Filler; - Eyedropper. To see a list of image actions do long press on the selected image on Gallery screen. Please, share only your feedback on the AppStore, if you have any difficulties or issues using the application or you want to request additional features send us a message to pixelart.rk@gmail.com A subscription purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Thank you.

About

Pixel Editor

Create pixel art from scratch or transform photos into retro-style artwork. Design unique avatars with a vast array of combinations. Offers tools for precise editing with layers and custom palettes.

Highlights
  • Photo to pixel art conversion
  • Custom avatar creation
  • Pixel art editor tools
  • Layer support
  • Custom color palettes
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Bring retro aesthetics together with modern tools. With Pixel Avatar Generator you can draw pixel art from scratch or turn your photos into pixel-style artwork in moments. -Photo to pixels Pick an image from your library and convert it with an AI-assisted engine. Compare before and after so you can see the transformation clearly. -Avatar creator Combine faces, hair, outfits, and accessories to build a look that feels like you—or something entirely new. Thousands of combinations mean a fresh character every time. -Pixel editor Use pencil, eraser, fill, line, and more. Work with layers and custom color palettes for precise control on the grid. -Gallery & export Keep your projects in one place and save finished pieces to your Photos library to share anywhere. Whether you are making game assets, a profile picture, or art just for fun, level up your creativity in the pixel world. ### An in-app purchase subscription is required to use this app. Access to the main functionality is only available after purchasing a subscription. ### Premium Subscriptions: Monthly Subscription with 3-Day Trial Annual Subscription Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: - The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your selected subscription. - Your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://sunshine-dev.com/?page_id=98

Screenshots

Pixel Art Studio for drawing2 screens
Pixel Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixel Art Studio for drawing and Pixel Editor both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Pixel Art Studio for drawing's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Editor's. Pixel Art Studio for drawing also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Pixel Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 Studio for drawing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Pixel Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Pixel Art Studio for drawing against 4.2 for Pixel Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Art Studio for drawing has 268 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Pixel Art Studio for drawing's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Art Studio for drawing ships an update every 10 days, Pixel Editor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pixel Art Studio for drawing versus Pixel Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art Studio for drawingPixel Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (268 ratings) — better4.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings268 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman KotovOzan AYAZ

Customer experience

Pixel Art Studio for drawing

All ratings268 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral14.3%
Negative16.9%

Pixel Editor

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Art Studio for drawing

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Data loss after saving
  • Images deleted or changed
  • Undo/redo buttons are buggy
  • Hiding/revealing layers affects unintended layers
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  • App crashes when creating folders
  • App crashes after update
  • App crashes when trying to save drawing
  • App crashes when exporting image
  • Part of image is cut off during export
  • App glitches and returns to main menu on unfinished drawings
  • Undo function returns incorrect states
  • Grid disappears and white background appears after undo
  • Paintbucket tool causes freezing
  • Fill tool fills entire canvas
  • Autosave not working
  • Save button not working
  • App crashes repeatedly, autosave fails

Requested features

28 requests
  • Add custom color sets as default
  • Allow deletion of pixels in copied projects
  • Add selection tool for moving parts of layers
  • Implement palette saving for new drawings
  • Add ability to import pictures for pixelating
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  • Enable creation of moving pixel art
  • Allow changing resolution of final PNG
  • Add more saving options
  • Implement folders for organization
  • Add brush size adjustment
  • Allow importing images for tracing
  • Add collaboration system
  • Add RGBA table
  • Add infinite canvas
  • More color wheel options/color box
  • Add ability to delete previous drawings
  • Add ability to rename projects
  • Add ability to select color ID in picker
  • Add black and white color palettes
  • Allow image transparency
  • Remove grid on export
  • Add erasing size options
  • Add online art community
  • Add ability to save and load as another file
  • Add zoom out functionality
  • Add preset colors and saved color row
  • Add ability to crop when saving
  • Fix saving problem completely

Pixel Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixel Art Studio for drawing

Subscriptions3
  • Premium access and no ads$0.497 Days
  • Premium access and no ads$1.491 Month
  • Premium access and no ads3 Days trial$17.491 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Pro 1$24.99
5 purchases

Pixel Editor

Subscriptions4
  • Get Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual Limited VIP$9.991 Year
  • 3 Days Trial and Get Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 1 more
  • Annual VIP$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Get Premium One Time Purchase$4.99

Questions

Is Pixel Art Studio for drawing free?
Pixel Art Studio for drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Editor free?
Pixel Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Studio for drawing or Pixel Editor?
Pixel Art Studio for drawing is rated higher. Pixel Art Studio for drawing averages 4.3 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Pixel Editor averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Pixel Art Studio for drawing or Pixel Editor have ads?
Pixel Art Studio for drawing shows ads; Pixel Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Studio for drawing or Pixel Editor?
Pixel Art Studio for drawing ships an update every 10 days, and Pixel Editor every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Art Studio for drawing was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pixel Editor on November 3, 2026.

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