# PXL vs Panostory Pro

The clearest difference is price: Panostory Pro at Free against PXL's $3.99. Panostory Pro also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). PXL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Panostory Pro is free to download; PXL costs $3.99 up front. Panostory Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PXL asks for nothing beyond the download.

PXL holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PXL has 433 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of PXL's written reviews are positive against 71% of Panostory Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PXL ships an update every 2 weeks, Panostory Pro fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PXL | Panostory Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxl-mosaic-art/id1191180935/reviews)** | [4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panostory-pro-collage-maker/id1297275093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **433** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norikazu Muramoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/939386088) | [锐 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078488615) |

## What reviewers say

### PXL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxl-mosaic-art/id1191180935)

Transform your photos into unique mosaic art. Create personalized collages from your smartphone memories, perfect for printing as gifts or keepsakes. Share your artistic creations globally.

**Highlights:** Create mosaic art from photos, Generate unique photo collages, Save high-definition images (1620px), Printable art designs, Fast photo sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast processing and rendering speed
- 💡 Innovative photo mosaic concept using camera roll images
- 👍 Easy to use and simple interface
- 🎨 Creates visually impressive mosaic results
- 📸 Fun to zoom in and discover individual photos in mosaic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent and persistent crashing issues
- 🔒 Requires full photo library access without granular control
- 📱 Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions and devices
- 🖼️ Low print quality and unclear pixel details
- ⚙️ Limited user control over photo selection and customization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during rendering phase (stuck at 0%)
- App crashes on startup
- App crashes after selecting photos and pressing next
- Frozen interface when insufficient images selected
- Unable to render photos from camera roll

**Requested features**

- Ability to select photos from specific folders instead of entire library
- Option to select multiple albums simultaneously
- Back button to modify photo selections without reinstalling
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Control over optimization/pixelation level


### Panostory Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panostory-pro-collage-maker/id1297275093)

Create personalized photo collages, widgets, and wallpapers with various layout styles. Stitch multiple images together, cut pictures with shape masks, and even take video screenshots. Share your creations easily to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Photo widget for home screen, Multiple collage layout styles, Stitch photos horizontally, vertically, or in a grid, Cut pictures with shape masks, Take frame screenshots from videos, Create custom wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $16.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PXL free?

PXL costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Panostory Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PXL or Panostory Pro?

PXL is rated higher. PXL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 433 ratings, while Panostory Pro averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.

### Do PXL or Panostory Pro have ads?

Neither PXL nor Panostory Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PXL or Panostory Pro?

PXL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Panostory Pro fortnightly. Most recently, PXL was updated on November 6, 2026 and Panostory Pro on November 6, 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.*