# Assemblr Studio vs PixelDesk

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Assemblr Studio | PixelDesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemblr-studio-easy-ar-maker/id1275354939/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldesk-image-editor/id1547129640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **238** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 141 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Assemblr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425741171) | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) |

## What reviewers say

### Assemblr Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemblr-studio-easy-ar-maker/id1275354939)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Small Plan (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Medium Plan 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| Medium Plan (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Medium Plan 1 Month | $42.49 | per month |
| Large Plan (Monthly) | $49.00 | per month |
| Premium Plan 1 Month | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan 1 Month | $71.00 | per month |
| Small Plan (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Medium Plan (Yearly) | $249.00 | per year |
| Large Plan (Yearly) | $499.00 | per year |
| AR Book Voucher | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Marker Voucher | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra 1 project | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 BLR Coins | $7.19 | one-time |
| 400 BLR Coins | $11.49 | one-time |
| 1000 BLR Coins | $14.49 | one-time |
| 1500 BLR Coins | $21.49 | one-time |
| 800 BLR Coins | $22.90 | one-time |
| 2000 BLR Coins | $28.99 | one-time |
| 1200 BLR Coins | $34.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique 3D building and AR features
- 👍 Allows for creative expression
- 🎨 Extensive selection of blocks and materials
- 🤖 Interesting concept for an AR app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive controls
- 🔒 Requires account creation to save projects
- ⏱️ Slow loading and unresponsive at times

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldesk-image-editor/id1547129640)

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:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PixelDesk Unlimited | $17.99 | per year |
| PixelDesk AI 25 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| PixelDesk AI 50 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| PixelDesk AI 100 Credits | $10.99 | one-time |
| PixelDesk Unlimited Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*