Comparison

Assemblr Studio vs PixelDesk

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

Head to head
About

Assemblr Studio

Create immersive augmented reality experiences without any coding. Utilize a drag-and-drop editor with thousands of 3D objects, animations, and interactive elements. Share your AR projects easily across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop AR editor
  • Thousands of 2D & 3D objects
  • Add animations and interactivity
  • Share projects via links or markers
  • Embed projects in other platforms
Features
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Assemblr Studio is your one-stop AR platform, designed for everyone—no coding skills required. With our easy editor, simply drag and drop from a library of thousands of 3D objects to create stunning AR experiences in minutes. Perfect for marketing, education, and creative projects. Assemblr Studio empowers you to bring your ideas to life effortlessly. EASY FEATURES TO COMPLETE YOU All-Around Editor Turn your ideas into reality with a vast array of tools—from 2D & 3D objects, 3D text, annotation, video, image, or even slide. Creating is as quick as drag and drop. Super Simple Editor Create your AR your own simple yet stunning AR projects for any needs much easier than ever, it only takes less than 3 minutes by 3 steps. Thousands of 2D & 3D Objects Choose among thousands of premade 2D & 3D objects with different themes, ready to use for any type of creation. *Available in Free & Pro 3D Bundles Interactivity Insert animations into your creation and level up your creativity. Feel free to create an interactive quiz, mini-game, or anything up to your imagination! Share Projects Be it with links, AR markers, or embed code, get ready to share your projects tailored to your needs. You can even embed your projects in Canva! ASSEMBLR PLANS: Unlock benefits to create better • Gain exclusive access to all our 3D Pro packs. • Upgrade your custom 3D storage & custom marker slots. • Publish your creation in private. GET CONNECTED! For customer service assistance, send an e-mail to info@assemblrworld.com, or you can find us on the following platforms. We welcome all of your thoughts and suggestions: Website: assemblrworld.com Instagram: @assemblrworld Twitter: @assemblrworld YouTube: youtube.com/c/AssemblrWorld Facebook: facebook.com/assemblrworld/ Tiktok: Assemblrworld

About

PixelDesk

This powerful yet user-friendly image editor allows you to arrange layers, crop, resize, and apply filters to your photos. Easily remove backgrounds, draw on images, add text, and share your creations across devices. It's ideal for crafting everything from social media posts to personalized cards.

Highlights
  • Layer-based image arrangement
  • Automatic background removal
  • Drawing and text tools
  • Image filters and effects
  • Precision placement and snapping
  • Social media sharing options
  • iCloud and Dark Mode support
Features
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PixelDesk is a powerful yet easy-to-use general purpose image editor that works across all of your devices (iOS and Mac.) * Arrange images and shapes in layers * Crop, Resize, Scale * Automatic background removal * Choose from dozens of image filters * Draw atop your images using your finger or Apple Pencil * Precision placement with snapping * Apply shadows, stroke and opacity * Rotation * Put text on images in a variety of fonts and styles. * Share your creations on social media or any custom size you choose. * Great for creating all types of content from social media posts to baby announcements to birthday cards. * iCloud support * Dark Mode support * Support for archiving projects to backup or sharing with friends. It's all in the name. PixelDesk is a handy, dependable tool built by an experienced developer with a reputation for solid reliable apps. __________________________ "PixelDesk Unlimited" is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://bretlester.com/app_content/imgTool_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bretlester.com/app_content/imgTool_privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Assemblr Studio4 screens
PixelDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PixelDesk at 4.6 against Assemblr Studio's 3.5. PixelDesk also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 44%). Assemblr Studio's advantage is ratings volume (238 vs 42). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Assemblr Studio sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PixelDesk sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PixelDesk holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Assemblr Studio has 238 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Assemblr Studio's written reviews are positive against 60% of PixelDesk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Assemblr Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, PixelDesk every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Assemblr Studio versus PixelDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAssemblr StudioPixelDesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (238 ratings)4.6 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings238 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAssemblrBret Lester

Customer experience

Assemblr Studio

All ratings238 ratings
Positive59.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative31.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative36.5%

PixelDesk

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Assemblr Studio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Projects disappearing after saving
  • Unable to create new projects or accounts
  • Distortion and deformation of 3D objects
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more 3D objects and customization options
  • Improve camera controls and navigation
  • Implement a more user-friendly tutorial
  • Allow offline project saving and editing
  • Add support for importing custom 3D models

PixelDesk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Assemblr Studio

Subscriptions11
  • Basic Plan 1 Month2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Small Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Medium Plan 1 Month2 variants$24.991 Month
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  • Medium Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Medium Plan 1 Month$42.491 Month
  • Large Plan (Monthly)$49.001 Month
  • Premium Plan 1 Month2 variants$49.991 Month
  • Premium Plan 1 Month$71.001 Month
  • Small Plan (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Medium Plan (Yearly)14 Days trial$249.001 Year
  • Large Plan (Yearly)14 Days trial$499.001 Year
One-time10
  • AR Book Voucher$0.99
  • Custom Marker Voucher$2.99
  • Extra 1 project$2.99
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  • 500 BLR Coins$7.19
  • 400 BLR Coins$11.49
  • 1000 BLR Coins$14.49
  • 1500 BLR Coins$21.49
  • 800 BLR Coins$22.90
  • 2000 BLR Coins$28.99
  • 1200 BLR Coins$34.49
5 purchases

PixelDesk

Subscriptions1
  • PixelDesk Unlimited7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • PixelDesk AI 25 Credits$3.99
  • PixelDesk AI 50 Credits$5.99
  • PixelDesk AI 100 Credits$10.99
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  • PixelDesk Unlimited Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Assemblr Studio free?
Assemblr Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelDesk free?
PixelDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Assemblr Studio or PixelDesk?
PixelDesk is rated higher. Assemblr Studio averages 3.5 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while PixelDesk averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.
Do Assemblr Studio or PixelDesk have ads?
Neither Assemblr Studio nor PixelDesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Assemblr Studio or PixelDesk?
Assemblr Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and PixelDesk every 6 weeks. Most recently, Assemblr Studio was updated on October 7, 2026 and PixelDesk on October 1, 2026.

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