Comparison

Bricks Camera vs Photo Pixelizer

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

Head to head
About

Bricks Camera

This app allows you to capture photos and GIFs in a unique "brick mode." You can customize the brick size, apply various filters, and even edit existing photos and videos. Easily share your brick-style creations or get instructions to build them in real life.

Highlights
  • Capture photos and GIFs in brick mode
  • Adjustable brick size
  • Apply and change filters
  • Edit captured photos/GIFs
  • Brick existing library photos
  • Real-life building instructions
  • Share creations easily
Features
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Capture your favorite moments in brick mode! With Bricks you can take selfies and GIFs in brick mode, change the brick size, apply filters and share your creations with everyone! It's that easy! - Change the brick size by swiping to match your style. - Tap anywhere to change filter. - Tap the record button for photos or tap and hold it for videos and GIFs. - Switch cameras by double tapping even while recording. - Brick your Photo Library photos! - Get an instruction booklet on how to build your photo in real life! - Change the brick size or filter even after capturing a photo or GIF! - Shoot both vertical and horizontal photos and GIFs! - Share them with everyone with just one tap! - Save your creations to the Camera Roll! Feel free to contact us at bricks@horizon.camera ;)

About

Photo Pixelizer

Easily transform your photos into pixel art with this simple tool. Select an image, choose your pixel size, and adjust resolution and colors for a unique look. Exports in high-quality PNG format.

Highlights
  • Select photo
  • Set pixel size
  • Adjust resolution
  • Adjust colors
  • Simple interface
  • PNG export
Features
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Just 3 easy steps: Select your photo Set pixel size Adjust resolution and colors No complex editing tools - just pure simplicity. The app automatically reduces your entire photo's resolution and colors, then scales it to your desired size. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants quick results. Exports in PNG format to preserve crisp pixels without color bleeding.

Screenshots

Bricks Camera4 screens
Photo Pixelizer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bricks Camera at 4.5 against Photo Pixelizer's 3.3. Bricks Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 30 months). Photo Pixelizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Bricks Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Photo Pixelizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bricks Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricks Camera has 955 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Bricks Camera's written reviews are positive against 44% of Photo Pixelizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bricks Camera ships an update every 8 days, Photo Pixelizer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Bricks Camera versus Photo Pixelizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBricks CameraPhoto Pixelizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (955 ratings) — better3.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings955 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPZ Mobile LimitedNekomimimi

Customer experience

Bricks Camera

All ratings955 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral11.0%
Negative33.6%

Photo Pixelizer

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Bricks Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera roll import not working
  • Incorrect color rendering
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust brick size and resolution
  • Option to save images without watermark
  • Import photos from camera roll
  • More customization options

Photo Pixelizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bricks Camera

One-time3
  • Tip Jar$0.99
  • Booklet Addon$1.99
  • Remove Watermark$2.99
None

Photo Pixelizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bricks Camera free?
Bricks Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Pixelizer free?
Photo Pixelizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bricks Camera or Photo Pixelizer?
Bricks Camera is rated higher. Bricks Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 955 ratings, while Photo Pixelizer averages 3.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Bricks Camera or Photo Pixelizer have ads?
Photo Pixelizer shows ads; Bricks Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Bricks Camera or Photo Pixelizer?
Bricks Camera ships an update every 8 days, and Photo Pixelizer every 30 months. Most recently, Bricks Camera was updated on October 1, 2026 and Photo Pixelizer on September 20, 2026.

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