Hypotenuse vs PixVox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hypotenuse
Explore the meditative art of geometry using Augmented Reality or your photo library. Construct polygons from basic shapes and discover the mathematical patterns in nature and the built world. Learn the language of geometry through interactive visual exploration.
- Augmented Reality geometry exploration
- Photo Library integration for geometric patterns
- Construct polygons from circles and lines
- Discover geometric patterns in nature
- Learn about mathematical language of the universe
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Discover the relaxing and meditative art of geometry with Hypotenuse and experience the mysterious mathematical language of the universe. With the same simple rules of compass and straightedge, you can now explore the geometric patterns found in nature and in our built environment using Augmented Reality and/or images from your Photo Library. Learn how to construct polygons from just circles and lines; from the triangle to the twelve-sided dodecagon. Geometry is everywhere! Hypotenuse helps you find it.
PixVox
Transform your photos into detailed 3D voxel models quickly and easily. This app generates voxel creations from images, offering versatile export options for various creative projects. Optimized for performance on recent devices.
- Instant voxel creation from 2D images
- Wide range of export formats (.vox, .ply, .usdz, .stl, etc.)
- Optimized performance on supported devices
- Requires iOS 17 or later
- MagicaVoxel color palette compatibility
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PixVox simplifies the process of voxel modeling, allowing you to create detailed 3D voxel models from your photos or saved images with just a few taps. Imagine capturing an object in the real world and turning it into a voxel-based creation in minutes! Key Features: - Instant Voxel Creation: Generate voxel models easily from any 2D image. However, the subject in the image must clearly stand out from the background. - Versatile Export Options: Export your models in a wide range of formats, including .vox, .ply, .usdz, .stl, .glTF, .dae, .fbx (ASCII), and .obj. Whether you're working on 3D printing, game development, or any other creative project, PixVox has you covered. - Compatibility: Requires iOS 17 or later. - Optimized Performance: Tested for smooth performance on iPhone 12 Pro and 15 Pro models. - MagicaVoxel Note: Exported models adopt the default MagicaVoxel color palette, which may differ slightly from the original image colors within PixVox. Unlock your creativity and bring your voxel models to life with PixVox! Download now and start transforming your photos into 3D masterpieces.
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Verdict
Hypotenuse and PixVox both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PixVox's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hypotenuse's. PixVox also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Hypotenuse's advantage is chart position (#140 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, 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
PixVox is free to download; Hypotenuse costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hypotenuse against 5.0 for PixVox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Hypotenuse's written reviews are positive against 100% of PixVox's.
Hypotenuse ships an update every 6 weeks, PixVox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hypotenuse | PixVox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #140 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Gilmartin | Yasuo Hasegawa |
Customer experience
Hypotenuse
PixVox
In-app purchases
Hypotenuse
No in-app purchases
PixVox
No in-app purchases
