# Divoom vs Max

The clearest difference is rating: Divoom at 4.7 against Max's 2.4. Divoom also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 280) and review sentiment (44% vs 25%). Max's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Divoom holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Divoom has 12K ratings behind it against 280, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Divoom's written reviews are positive against 25% of Max's.

Divoom ships an update every 2 weeks, Max every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Divoom | Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divoom-pixel-art-community/id1237452417/reviews)** | [2.4 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 280 |
| Positive reviews | **44.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 146 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divoom Lab (Hong Kong) International Co.,Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/989167211) | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) |

## What reviewers say

### Divoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divoom-pixel-art-community/id1237452417)

Create, share, and discover pixel art animations with a global community. This app offers professional drawing tools, animation features, and a point redemption program for free products. Participate in contests and convert images or GIFs into pixel art.

**Highlights:** Pixel art editor with layers, Animation creation tools, Online pixel art gallery, Community interaction and sharing, Import/export designs, Color by Number games, Point redemption program

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Amazing
- 🤩 Awesome
- 🎨 Great for pixel art
- 👍 Cute community
- 🎉 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 🤖 Bots in community
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns around safety/privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Crashes/freezes
- Disconnection problems
- Alarm/clock malfunctions
- Inaccurate weather data

**Requested features**

- Folders for favorite art
- Randomize art in custom channels
- Customize clock format/color
- Add pomodoro timer
- More weather/data integrations


### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074)

Control hardware to capture photos and record videos wirelessly. Adjust resolution settings to optimize storage for your media.

**Highlights:** Wireless photo and video capture, Hardware control, Wi-Fi protocol integration, Resolution switching, Media storage optimization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Great for seeing things up close

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing connected microscope
- Constant prompts to connect to WiFi even when connected
- Distorted or stretched image quality

**Requested features**

- Add image/video saving and editing capabilities
- Improve instructions and onboarding
- Add support for Bluetooth connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Divoom free?

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

### Is Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Divoom or Max?

Divoom is rated higher. Divoom averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Max averages 2.4 from 280 ratings.

### Do Divoom or Max have ads?

Neither Divoom nor Max shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Divoom or Max?

Divoom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Max every 5 weeks. Most recently, Divoom was updated on October 17, 2026 and Max on October 17, 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.*