# Pixelable vs Squabbler

The clearest difference is ads: Squabbler at none against Pixelable's shown. Squabbler also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Pixelable's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixelable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Squabbler sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Squabbler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixelable has 3.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Pixelable's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squabbler's.

Pixelable ships an update every 5 weeks, Squabbler every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixelable | Squabbler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelable-pixel-art-editor/id1185772796/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbler/id6780685865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) | [LIAM ROBERT RICHARDS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784041403) |

## 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


### Squabbler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbler/id6780685865)

This app acts as a referee for group chat arguments, providing a verdict with screenshots. It offers different referee personalities and accepts various input formats for disputes.

**Highlights:** AI-powered argument referee, Screenshot-ready verdicts, Customizable referee personalities, Multiple input formats (audio, text, screenshots), Zinger ranking, Compromise suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squabbler Pro | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixelable free?

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

### Is Squabbler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixelable or Squabbler?

Squabbler is rated higher. Pixelable averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Squabbler averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pixelable or Squabbler have ads?

Pixelable shows ads; Squabbler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixelable or Squabbler?

Pixelable ships an update every 5 weeks, and Squabbler every 3 days. Most recently, Pixelable was updated on October 14, 2026 and Squabbler on October 1, 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.*