New Pixels vs Lofer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
New Pixels
Explore a unique pixel art creation experience using basic shapes and colors. Craft your own miniature worlds and share them with a community gallery or friends. This app offers a creative outlet inspired by renowned artists.
- Unique pixel art creation
- Basic shapes and colors
- World building
- Share art with friends
- Cloud gallery submission
- Inspired by artists
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Love pixel art? This is a new form of pixel art you gotta check out. Using basic shapes and colors and a sprinkle of imagination, a little world is swirling under your fingertips. Share your art with friends or post it to our cloud gallery, we'd love to stumble upon your little world of new pixels :) Quotes from our favorite artists: "Using #newpixelsapp is my self care." - Ken Wong, lead designer of mobile game Monument Valley & Florence. "New Pixels puts me in such a fun state. Different than doodling... though oddly similar. Like solving a tough puzzle and not knowing where I'm going at the same time." - Bob Flynn, cartoonist & character designer. (We follow CC BY-SA Copyright License for user uploaded artwork)
Lofer
Create lo-fi music and ambient soundscapes with a user-friendly interface. Import audio, apply effects, integrate ambient sounds, and manage playlists. Enjoy background playback and customizable settings for a seamless audio journey.
- Import audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A)
- Apply audio effects (filters, reverb, vinyl noise)
- Integrate ambient sounds (rain, thunder)
- Playlist creation and management
- User-friendly interface with waveform display
- Background audio playback
- Customizable settings and preferences
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Welcome to Lofer, your ultimate audio companion for crafting lo-fi music and immersive ambient soundscapes. Whether you're a music enthusiast, sound designer, or just looking to relax with soothing sounds, Lofer provides the tools you need to unleash your creativity. Key Features: Import and Organize: Easily import your favorite audio files in MP3, WAV, and M4A formats. Organize your library with custom categories and mark your favorites for quick access. Powerful Audio Effects: Transform your sound with a variety of effects, including low-pass filters, reverb, vinyl noise, and bit crushing. Adjust tempo and pitch to create the perfect vibe. Ambient Sound Integration: Enhance your tracks with ambient sounds like rain, thunder, and machinery. Control the volume of each sound to create a balanced mix. Playlist Management: Create and manage playlists to curate your favorite tracks. Share your unique soundscapes with friends or keep them for your personal enjoyment. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek, modern design that makes audio editing intuitive and fun. Visual elements like waveform displays and animated graphics enhance your experience. Background Audio Support: Keep the music playing while you multitask. Lofer supports background audio playback, so you can enjoy your creations anytime, anywhere. Customizable Settings: Save your audio settings and preferences for future sessions. Lofer remembers your favorite configurations, making it easy to pick up where you left off. Why Choose Lofer? Lofer is designed for anyone who loves sound. Whether you're creating lo-fi beats, relaxing with ambient sounds, or experimenting with audio effects, Lofer provides a creative platform that inspires and empowers. Dive into the world of sound and let your imagination run wild! Download Lofer today and start your audio journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lofer at Free against New Pixels's $3.99. Lofer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). New Pixels's advantage is ratings volume (415 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Lofer is free to download; New Pixels costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lofer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Pixels has 415 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of New Pixels's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lofer's.
New Pixels ships an update every 2 weeks, Lofer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | New Pixels | Lofer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (415 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 415 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 丽 张 | Kaila Consulting Inc. |
Customer experience
New Pixels
Lofer
Bugs and requests
New Pixels
Reported bugs
11 issues- Canvas erased when changing size
- Upload/server functionality broken since server downtime
- App crashes when changing language settings
- iPad version stuck in foreign language
- Login authentication failing with correct credentials
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- Account creation button hidden behind keyboard
- Export to Photos not working (only Dropbox works)
- Top menu buttons inaccessible (grid size, grid lines)
- Image quality becomes fuzzy/has JPEG artifacts when saved
- Shapes not aligning properly
- Keyboard not dismissing after signup on iPad
Requested features
17 requests- Dark mode
- Larger canvas size options beyond 18x18
- Ability to lock selected shapes to avoid reselection
- Extended undo/redo history (multiple steps)
- More color combinations and wider color palette
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- Symmetry tool
- Shape rotation capability
- Landscape mode support
- PNG and SVG export support
- Color wheel for precise color selection
- Multi-finger undo/redo gestures (like Procreate)
- Artist follow/gallery features
- Ability to expand canvas without losing work
- Copy and paste functionality
- More shape variety
- Ability to drag elements
- Account recovery/forgot password feature
Lofer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
New Pixels
No in-app purchases
Lofer
No in-app purchases









