# Bricks Camera vs Pixellate Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixellate Camera at 100% against Bricks Camera's 55%. Pixellate Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Bricks Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (955 vs 7). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Pixellate Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricks Camera has 955 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Pixellate Camera's.

Bricks Camera ships an update every 8 days, Pixellate Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricks Camera | Pixellate Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (955 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-camera/id1194489616/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellate-camera/id6743917412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **955** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PZ Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780374779) | [Zachary Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731878074) |

## What reviewers say

### Bricks Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-camera/id1194489616)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booklet Addon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Unique photo effects
- 💡 Creative way to transform photos
- 🤩 Fun and engaging app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 📷 Low-quality output images
- 🎨 Limited color options
- 🤔 Unclear user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Camera roll import not working
- Incorrect color rendering
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

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


### Pixellate Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellate-camera/id6743917412)

Capture photos with a retro, 4-color dithered aesthetic. Adjust camera settings in real-time or import existing images to apply unique color schemes and advanced metadata.

**Highlights:** Retro 4-color dithered aesthetic, Adjust zoom, sharpness, contrast, brightness, Import and filter existing photos, Create custom color schemes, Advanced metadata with geotagging, 4x upscaled or pixel-perfect saves

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bricks Camera free?

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

### Is Pixellate Camera free?

Pixellate Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bricks Camera or Pixellate Camera?

Pixellate Camera is rated higher. Bricks Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 955 ratings, while Pixellate Camera averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Bricks Camera or Pixellate Camera have ads?

Neither Bricks Camera nor Pixellate Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bricks Camera or Pixellate Camera?

Bricks Camera ships an update every 8 days, and Pixellate Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Bricks Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixellate Camera on October 24, 2026.

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