# Pixelable vs Brick Pix (Ape Apps)

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixelable at every 5 weeks against Brick Pix (Ape Apps)'s every 13 months. Pixelable also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 28) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Brick Pix (Ape Apps)'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixelable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brick Pix (Ape Apps) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixelable against 4.8 for Brick Pix (Ape Apps). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixelable has 3.4K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Pixelable's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brick Pix (Ape Apps)'s.

Pixelable ships an update every 5 weeks, Brick Pix (Ape Apps) every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixelable | Brick Pix (Ape Apps) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelable-pixel-art-editor/id1185772796/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-pix-ape-apps/id1460673858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## 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


### Brick Pix (Ape Apps)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-pix-ape-apps/id1460673858)

Unleash your inner artist by creating colorful pictures using 1x1 toy brick-themed squares. Design beautiful brick-themed or 8-bit art, perfect for recreating classic game sprites. Save, share, or print your creations with a wide range of brick color options.

**Highlights:** 1x1 toy brick themed squares, Create brick-themed art, Design 8-bit art and game sprites, Save and share creations, Wide range of brick color options, Printable art

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brick Pix Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixelable free?

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

### Is Brick Pix (Ape Apps) free?

Brick Pix (Ape Apps) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixelable or Brick Pix (Ape Apps)?

Brick Pix (Ape Apps) is rated higher. Pixelable averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Brick Pix (Ape Apps) averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Pixelable or Brick Pix (Ape Apps) have ads?

Both Pixelable and Brick Pix (Ape Apps) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixelable or Brick Pix (Ape Apps)?

Pixelable ships an update every 5 weeks, and Brick Pix (Ape Apps) every 13 months. Most recently, Pixelable was updated on October 29, 2026 and Brick Pix (Ape Apps) on October 24, 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.*