Comparison

New Pixels vs WikiReel

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Unique pixel art creation
  • Basic shapes and colors
  • World building
  • Share art with friends
  • Cloud gallery submission
  • Inspired by artists
Features
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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)

About

WikiReel

Features
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Step into a dynamic learning experience with WikiReel, the app that transforms wiki facts into a reel-inspired journey. Swipe vertically through intriguing articles, enjoy immersive visuals and audio, all in one innovative app. Key Features: Swipe & Discover: Enjoy a continuous feed of randomly selected wiki articles. Just like your favorite short-video platforms, explore content by simply swiping up! Immersive Visuals: Each article comes with high-quality images and clean, easy-to-read extracts—perfectly optimized for a modern, mobile experience. Text-to-Speech (TTS): Prefer listening? Activate TTS to have articles read aloud, so you can learn hands-free wherever you are. Save Your Favorites: Love an article? Like it and add it to your offline collection. WikiReel caches your favorite articles for quick access anytime, anywhere. Curated & Random: Choose from curated categories or let randomness surprise you with fresh content every time you open the app. Why WikiReel? Whether you’re a lifelong learner, a curious explorer, or just looking for a new way to pass the time, WikiReel makes discovering the world’s information engaging, interactive, and fun. Experience knowledge like never before—fast, visual, and at your fingertips! Download WikiReel today and start swiping your way to a smarter, more informed you!

Screenshots

New Pixels4 screens
WikiReel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WikiReel at $0.99 against New Pixels's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

New Pixels costs $3.99 and WikiReel $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
New Pixels versus WikiReel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew PixelsWikiReel
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (415 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings415 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer丽 张Cuplet Limited

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

WikiReel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

New Pixels

No in-app purchases

None

WikiReel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New Pixels free?
New Pixels costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WikiReel free?
WikiReel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do New Pixels or WikiReel have ads?
Neither New Pixels nor WikiReel shows ads.

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