Comparison

Pixel Art Maker vs People Sandbox Workshop

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Art Maker

Create 8-bit pixel art with a powerful editor. Convert images into pixel art and use them as stickers or build them directly in Minecraft PE worlds. Features include transparent pixel support and a true color palette.

Highlights
  • 8-bit pixel art editor
  • Convert images to pixel art
  • Use pixel art as stickers
  • Build pixel art in Minecraft PE
  • Transparent pixel support
  • True color palette
Features
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Make cute pixel art fast without fighting cluttered menus or skipped pixels. Draw a tiny sprite, turn it into a sticker, and share a clean PNG in minutes. Pixel Art Maker - 8 Bit Pixels helps you create pixel art, stickers, and sprite images right on your phone. FEATURES Start drawing the moment you open the app with a full-screen canvas and simple floating controls. Use Pencil, Eraser, Fill, Eyedropper, Line, and Rectangle tools for quick pixel drawing and clean shapes. Draw fast drag strokes that still fill every pixel so your sprite stays solid and readable. Mirror your work with Horizontal, Vertical, or Both symmetry for faces, icons, and balanced designs. Pinch to zoom, pan around the canvas, and tap the zoom pill to jump back to the full view. Toggle grid lines, then use undo, redo, or optional shake to undo when you want to fix a stroke. Trace over a reference photo with a light overlay, then clear it with one tap when you are done. Tap the daily prompt chip to begin a fresh themed canvas when you want an easy idea. Pick from curated retro palettes like GB-Style 4 Greens, 8-Bit Console 54, C-G-A 16, Home Computer 16, PICO-8, and Sweetie 16. Turn any sprite into a sticker with Stickerize, preview it, save it, and send it with the share sheet. Export a transparent PNG at several sizes for stickers, thumbnails, mockups, or game art. Browse a local gallery with search, sort, rename, duplicate, and delete controls. Keep your work automatically saved so your last sprite is waiting when you come back. Add your latest sticker to your Home Screen or Lock Screen with the Sprite Showcase widget. Start a fresh 8×8, 16×16, or 32×32 canvas from the Quick Sprite widget. THE DIFFERENCE This app stays focused on the canvas, not on setup screens. The tools, palette dock, Stickerize action, export options, and gallery are all built around making a small piece of pixel art quickly and keeping the pixels crisp. It is especially handy when you want to make a pumpkin sticker before school, sketch a cat sprite on the couch, or rough out a tiny game sprite during lunch. The starter sticker pack also gives you ready-made art to remix, share, and learn from right away. PERFECT FOR Making a ghost, heart, star, or other small sticker to send in Messages. Creating a tiny 8-bit sprite for a mockup or prototype, then exporting a transparent PNG. Keeping a recent sticker visible on your Home Screen or Lock Screen with the widget. Opening the most recent sprite to finish last night’s half-done pixel art. Paid features Pro adds larger canvas sizes, unlimited Stickerize saves per session, and Vibe Palette, which builds an on-device color set from your prompt or gives you curated palette picks when that option is unavailable. Photos access is only needed if you choose Save to Photos. Your sprites stay on your device. Draw your next pixel art, make it a sticker, and share it today. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

People Sandbox Workshop

Unleash your creativity in this physics-based sandbox game. Customize ragdoll characters, create amusing scenarios with props and obstacles, and enjoy realistic physics simulations. Share your hilarious creations for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll character customization
  • Realistic physics simulations
  • Dynamic environments
  • Interactive props and obstacles
  • Creative scenario building
  • Shareable creations
Features
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With People Sandbox Workshop you can unleash your imagination and embark on a captivating journey in this exhilarating physics-based game! Experience the thrill of complete control as you navigate through a virtual world where creativity knows no bounds. Customize your ragdoll characters and witness the awe-inspiring realism of physics simulations, as they move, twist, and tumble with uncanny lifelike quality. Delve into dynamic environments teeming with thrilling challenges and enticing opportunities. Craft amusing scenarios and chaotic situations using an array of props, obstacles, and interactive objects. From pushing and pulling to throwing and catapulting, every action elicits uproarious reactions and sends limbs flailing in hilariously comical ways. Immerse yourself in realistic physics simulations that flawlessly replicate ragdoll movements and reactions. Explore diverse environments, each offering a unique playground for your creativity. Experiment with an assortment of interactive objects and obstacles, pushing the boundaries of their movements and interactions. Unleash the full extent of your imagination through immersive and creative play. Share your hilarious and entertaining creations with friends and family, spreading the joy far and wide. People Sandbox Workshop is the ultimate game to unlock your inner child, providing countless hours of laughter, relaxation, and entertainment in a stress-free virtual playground. Download People Sandbox Workshop today and prepare to embark on an unforgettable adventure. Immerse yourself in a whimsical world of ragdoll fun, where laughter, experimentation, and unbridled imagination know no bounds. Get ready to experience a game like never before! We offer 1 premium subscription. By subscribing, you can use the app without any annoying ads and without any limits. * The subscription period is one week and costs $2.99 per week. The subscription includes a 3-day free trial period. * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase * You can cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://sandboxgames.cc/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://sandboxgames.cc/terms.html

Screenshots

Pixel Art Maker4 screens
People Sandbox Workshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: People Sandbox Workshop at 68% against Pixel Art Maker's 17%. People Sandbox Workshop also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Pixel Art Maker's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ads, 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 Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and People Sandbox Workshop sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

People Sandbox Workshop holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: People Sandbox Workshop has 607 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Pixel Art Maker's written reviews are positive against 68% of People Sandbox Workshop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 2 months, People Sandbox Workshop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pixel Art Maker versus People Sandbox Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Art MakerPeople Sandbox Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (7 ratings)4.2 (607 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7607 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB460 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSandeep BhandariIulia Bejan

Customer experience

Pixel Art Maker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

People Sandbox Workshop

All ratings460 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative22.1%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Art Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

People Sandbox Workshop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Spawning issues with certain characters
  • Inconsistent controls and input responsiveness
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Skibidi toilet characters
  • Improve physics and ragdoll behavior
  • Introduce more interactive elements
  • Expand character and weapon selection

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Art Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Pro$49.99
5 purchases

People Sandbox Workshop

Subscriptions1
  • Ragdoll People Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time4
  • 500 coins$0.99
  • 1100 coins$1.99
  • 3000 coins$5.99
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  • 6000 coins$9.99

Questions

Is Pixel Art Maker free?
Pixel Art Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is People Sandbox Workshop free?
People Sandbox Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Art Maker or People Sandbox Workshop?
People Sandbox Workshop is rated higher. Pixel Art Maker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while People Sandbox Workshop averages 4.2 from 607 ratings.
Do Pixel Art Maker or People Sandbox Workshop have ads?
Both Pixel Art Maker and People Sandbox Workshop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Art Maker or People Sandbox Workshop?
Pixel Art Maker ships an update every 2 months, and People Sandbox Workshop weekly. Most recently, Pixel Art Maker was updated on October 10, 2026 and People Sandbox Workshop on October 25, 2026.

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