# Pixel Art Studio for drawing vs Pixel Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Art Studio for drawing | Pixel Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-studio-for-drawing/id1130530549/reviews)** | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-editor-avatar-generator/id1624080242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Kotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/912021271) | [Ozan AYAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546078210) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Art Studio for drawing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-studio-for-drawing/id1130530549)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access and no ads | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium access and no ads | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium access and no ads | $17.49 | per year |
| Unlimited Pro 1 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for pixel art creation
- 🎨 Wide range of colors
- 💡 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Good for killing time
- 🌟 Useful for sketching sprites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🐛 Saving problems
- 🐛 Undo/redo bugs
- 🐛 Layer manipulation bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Data loss after saving
- Images deleted or changed
- Undo/redo buttons are buggy
- Hiding/revealing layers affects unintended layers

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pixel Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-editor-avatar-generator/id1624080242)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Limited VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| 3 Days Trial and Get Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Get Premium One Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


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