Comparison

MetaDrive vs Pixaroo

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

Head to head
About

MetaDrive

This app connects to your vehicle's HD digital video recorder via WiFi. View and download your journey recordings stored on a micro SD card directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Connects to HD DVR via WiFi
  • View journey recordings
  • Download video files
  • Uses micro SD card storage
  • Mobile app for vehicle journeys
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MetaDrive is the accompanying mobile app to CSE MetaDrive, an HD Digital Video Recorder which can capture video recordings of your vehicle journeys. A micro SD card is used as the storage device, and through a WiFi connection you can use the mobile app to view and download your journey videos.

About

Pixaroo

Features
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Your Creative Portrait Studio β€” Pixaroo Two capture modes, AI background removal, and a studio full of creative effects. Whether it's a solo portrait or a triple-frame composition, Pixaroo gives you the tools to make every shot stand out. TWO CAPTURE MODES Choose Single Portrait for one stunning photo, or Triple Frame for a three-photo composition. Each mode adapts the entire editing and export pipeline to your needs. AI BACKGROUND REMOVAL Advanced Vision AI separates you from the background with a single tap. Clean, precise segmentation powers every effect below. CREATIVE EFFECTS Go bold with Neon Glow around your subject, add dreamy Bokeh Shapes (circle, heart, star, diamond), or fill your background with Pattern styles β€” stripes, checkerboard, dots, and more. Pick your own colors for every effect. CUSTOM BORDERS & STYLING Add sticker borders in any color with solid, dotted, or dashed line styles. Adjust corner radius and margins for the exact look you want. 8 LAYOUT PRESETS Triple Frame mode offers 8 card layouts: aligned, staggered, cascade, vertical stack, and more. Find the perfect arrangement for your three shots. PRINT-READY EXPORT Export at 150 DPI for gallery-quality prints. Single portraits render at 5Γ—7 ratio; triple frames at full panoramic width. Perfect for framing or gifting. SOCIAL MEDIA BANNERS One-tap export sized for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more. Add draggable text overlays with font and color customization. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add widgets to your home screen for instant access. One tap launches you straight into Single Portrait or Triple Frame capture β€” no navigating through menus. Subscription Details 1. Weekly: - Pixaroo Weekly Subscription (Auto-Renewing Subscription) - Price: $0.99 per week (price may vary by region) 2. Yearly: - Pixaroo Yearly Subscription (Auto-Renewing Subscription) - Price: $14.99 per year (price may vary by region) 3. Lifetime Access: - Pixaroo Lifetime Access - Price: $9.99 (price may vary by region) Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. - Privacy Policy: https://www.pixarooapp.com/privacy-policy - Terms of Use: https://www.pixarooapp.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

MetaDrive3 screens
Pixaroo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MetaDrive at none against Pixaroo's 4. MetaDrive also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.1). Pixaroo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixaroo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MetaDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaDrive ships an update every 10 months, Pixaroo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
MetaDrive versus Pixaroo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaDrivePixaroo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better17.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlanfeng wuKy Thanh Pham

In-app purchases

None

MetaDrive

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixaroo

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is MetaDrive free?
MetaDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixaroo free?
Pixaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MetaDrive or Pixaroo have ads?
Neither MetaDrive nor Pixaroo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaDrive or Pixaroo?
MetaDrive ships an update every 10 months, and Pixaroo every 2 weeks. Most recently, MetaDrive was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pixaroo on September 14, 2026.

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