# Pixelable vs Bot3D Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Pixelable at 4.7 against Bot3D Editor's 3.8. Bot3D Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixelable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bot3D Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixelable holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Pixelable's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bot3D Editor's.

Pixelable ships an update every 5 weeks, Bot3D Editor every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixelable | Bot3D Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelable-pixel-art-editor/id1185772796/reviews)** | [3.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot3d-editor-3d-anime-editor/id1215161139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) | [heuristic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431226222) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixelable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelable-pixel-art-editor/id1185772796)

Create pixel art with intuitive tools and advanced features like layer editing and color customization. Export your creations as animated GIFs or PNG files. Save multiple projects and adjust canvas sizes for detailed artwork.

**Highlights:** Layer editing, Color making, Basic drawing tools, Undo/redo functionality, Animated GIF export, Pinch-to-zoom canvas, Multiple project saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of tools and features
- 👍 Good for pixel art and animation
- 👍 Helpful tutorials
- 👍 Unlimited color options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Issues with saving and auto-saving
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features like mirroring and resizing
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Limited canvas size

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save or create new projects
- Issues with layers not working as expected
- Color picker and eyedropper tool not functioning properly
- Mirroring tool not aligning pixels correctly
- Resizing canvas causes loss of work

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import/trace images
- Increase canvas size limit
- Add more layer management options
- Improve color palette management
- Add animation timeline and better animation tools


### Bot3D Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot3d-editor-3d-anime-editor/id1215161139)

Create and animate 3D characters with ease on your mobile device. Design custom characters, animate their movements, and add voiceovers for dynamic videos. Export and share your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Full Body Inverse Kinematics Algorithm for natural movements, HandEditor for detailed finger and joint movements, FaceEditor for creating various facial expressions, Character customization with extensive dressing options, SceneEditor for camera control and background customization, Import sound files for lip-sync animation, Export and share videos on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable character
- 🚀 Fluid motion
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💡 Limited customization options
- 💡 Lack of diverse skin tones and hair styles
- 💡 Inability to have multiple characters in a scene
- 💡 Short animation length

**Reported bugs**

- Animations freezing or glitching
- Difficulty with character customization
- Exporting issues and limitations

**Requested features**

- Add more skin color options
- Expand hair and clothing customization
- Allow multiple characters in a single scene
- Increase animation length
- Add background and prop options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixelable free?

Pixelable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bot3D Editor free?

Bot3D Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixelable or Bot3D Editor?

Pixelable is rated higher. Pixelable averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Bot3D Editor averages 3.8 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Pixelable or Bot3D Editor have ads?

Pixelable shows ads; Bot3D Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixelable or Bot3D Editor?

Pixelable ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bot3D Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixelable was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bot3D Editor on November 2, 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.*