# Picopus vs Pixel Map

The clearest difference is rating: Picopus at 5.0 against Pixel Map's 4.0. Picopus also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked). Pixel Map's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Picopus costs $2.99 and Pixel Map $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Picopus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picopus | Pixel Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picopus/id1291880284/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-map/id1568277391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ghislain Fortin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163808323) | [Rob Duell PhD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458271389) |

## What reviewers say

### Picopus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picopus/id1291880284)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your photos into personalized greeting cards, social media posts, and stickers. Enhance images with effects, custom backgrounds, and text to create unique designs.

**Highlights:** Photo background removal, Customizable background patterns, Photo enhancement tools, Customizable borders, Extensive font library, Template inspiration, Drawing tool

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, Fun Camera support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixel Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-map/id1568277391)

Transform your photos into unique abstract pixel art. Sample pixels from your images and create custom color palettes to recolor your creations. Export your pixel maps for further use.

**Highlights:** Sample pixels from photos, Create custom color palettes, AI-powered color suggestions, Recolor pixel maps, Export pixel maps, Identify pixels by row/column

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picopus free?

Picopus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Map free?

Pixel Map costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Picopus or Pixel Map?

Picopus is rated higher. Picopus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pixel Map averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Picopus or Pixel Map have ads?

Neither Picopus nor Pixel Map shows ads.

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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.*