Comparison

TrainSpotting vs Pixel Art Animator & Editor

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

Head to head
About

TrainSpotting

This app provides a comprehensive digital database for train enthusiasts, cataloging various locomotives, units, and coaching stock. Users can log sightings with detailed information, photos, and journey data, syncing across devices via iCloud. It offers flexible data review and import options.

Highlights
  • Extensive locomotive and unit database
  • Log sightings with photos and notes
  • Record complete journey information
  • iCloud data syncing across devices
  • Review data by date, location, or class
  • Import data from CSV
Features
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TrainSpotting is the ultimate user-friendly and VoiceOver-compatible app built by a dedicated train enthusiast. The app replaces traditional paper records with an extensive and regularly updated database of locomotives, including diesel, electric and preserved mainline steam, as well as Diesel and Electric Units, all London Underground stock, and increasing numbers of preserved and scrapped vehicles. Trams and loco-hauled coaching stock are also included. Narrow gauge locomotives (steam and diesel) above 2’0” in the UK are covered, along with diesel fleets in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The app allows you to quickly log sightings with just a number, or enhance entries with date, location (including three-letter station codes), photos, and notes. The Haulage feature enables full journey logging including departure and arrival locations and times, making it ideal for RailMiles users. Your data can be viewed and analysed in multiple ways by date, location, or class, and you can choose to include or exclude scrapped locomotives. Existing data can also be imported in bulk via CSV. All data is synchronised securely across your devices using iCloud, including any photos you add. Premium Subscription The app is free to download. An optional subscription unlocks the full Premium Service database, which is updated regularly (typically every two weeks) and supports ongoing development of the app. Monthly and annual subscription options available 1-month free trial for new subscribers Special Offer for ICRS Members Eligible Intercity Railway Society members can redeem a unique code within the app to receive 3 months free access to the Premium Service. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pixel Art Animator & Editor

Create frame-by-frame pixel art animations with onion skinning and reference images. Export your creations as GIFs, MP4s, or PNGs. This app offers a private, offline experience with optional pro features for advanced users.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame pixel art animation
  • Onion skinning for smooth transitions
  • Reference image import and manipulation
  • GIF, MP4, PNG, and PDF export options
  • Offline and private operation
  • Adjustable canvas sizes
Features
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Create pixel-perfect animations on your phone. Pixel Art Animator is a frame-by-frame pixel editor with onion skinning, reference images, and exports — fully offline, no account needed. Free to download. No ads. No tracking — ever. ▸ PIXEL-PERFECT DRAWING Draw on a pixel grid with Pencil, Eraser, Fill, and Eyedropper (Free). Pro adds Line, Rectangle, Circle, Selection, Move, and Replace Color. Canvas sizes 16×16 and 32×32 (Free); Pro adds 64×64, and 128×128 on iPad. ▸ ONION SKINNING See the previous frame as a translucent overlay while you draw. Free includes onion skin at the default opacity; Pro adjusts opacity from 5% to 50%. ▸ REFERENCE IMAGES (Pro) Import a reference image, pan, zoom, rotate, and adjust opacity — ideal for tracing and rotoscoping. ▸ FRAME MANAGEMENT Add, duplicate, reorder, and clear frames. Free projects support up to 12 frames; Pro unlocks up to 256 frames and per-frame background colors. ▸ SMOOTH PLAYBACK Play at 1–30 FPS with loop preview. ▸ EXPORTS Free: animated GIF and single-frame PNG — no watermarks. Pro adds MP4 video, sprite sheet, and multi-page PDF. ▸ PROJECTS Free: up to 2 animation projects. Pro removes the project cap with search and filter. ▸ HOME SCREEN WIDGET (Pro) Show your latest pixel animation on your Home Screen. ▸ BACKUP & RESTORE (Pro) Export and restore your full .pixelart archive. ▸ FULLY OFFLINE & PRIVATE No account. No cloud. No ads. Your animations stay on your device only. ▸ TRY FREE Complete a real animation job on Free — draw, preview with onion skin, and export GIF or PNG without watermarks. ▸ PRO UNLOCKS THE STUDIO Larger canvas, pro tools, all exports, no project or frame caps, reference images, backup, and Home Screen widget. Monthly, annual, or lifetime. Pixel Art Animator is built for pixel artists who value simplicity and privacy. Download now and start animating. Have feedback? Reach us at support@can.bi Privacy Policy: https://canbi.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-4c96cac95bdb8303a12e01d3ae58da74 Terms of Use (EULA): https://canbi.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-c966cac95bdb83498f60012e6d420d74

Screenshots

TrainSpotting4 screens
Pixel Art Animator & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrainSpotting at every 3 days against Pixel Art Animator & Editor's every 9 days. TrainSpotting also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TrainSpotting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pixel Art Animator & Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TrainSpotting against 5.0 for Pixel Art Animator & Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrainSpotting ships an update every 3 days, Pixel Art Animator & Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TrainSpotting versus Pixel Art Animator & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainSpottingPixel Art Animator & Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImagekings LimitedCan Bi

Customer experience

TrainSpotting

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.7%

Pixel Art Animator & Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainSpotting

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Purchase$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
7 purchases

Pixel Art Animator & Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Pixel Art Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pixel Art Annual$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Support Tip - 1-Up$1.99
  • Support Tip - Power-Up$4.99
  • Support Tip - Extra Life$12.99
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  • Pixel Art Lifetime$19.99
  • Support Tip - Boss Key$24.99

Questions

Is TrainSpotting free?
TrainSpotting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Art Animator & Editor free?
Pixel Art Animator & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TrainSpotting or Pixel Art Animator & Editor?
TrainSpotting and Pixel Art Animator & Editor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do TrainSpotting or Pixel Art Animator & Editor have ads?
Neither TrainSpotting nor Pixel Art Animator & Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrainSpotting or Pixel Art Animator & Editor?
TrainSpotting ships an update every 3 days, and Pixel Art Animator & Editor every 9 days. Most recently, TrainSpotting was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pixel Art Animator & Editor on October 16, 2026.

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