# MotionBook vs Pixelss

The clearest difference is rating: Pixelss at 5.0 against MotionBook's 4.5. Pixelss also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). MotionBook's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MotionBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixelss sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixelss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotionBook has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MotionBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixelss's.

MotionBook ships an update every 6 weeks, Pixelss daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MotionBook | Pixelss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionbook-draw-and-animate/id1350671732/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelss/id6502847876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亮 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350671731) | [Sounds Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708656194) |

## What reviewers say

### MotionBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionbook-draw-and-animate/id1350671732)

Create traditional frame-by-frame animations with a natural feel pen and eraser toolset. Manage pages easily with a timeline, utilize onion skinning for reference, and export your creations to video or GIF. Integrated with iOS Files for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation tools, Natural feel pen and eraser set, Pressure sensitivity support, Timeline for page management, Onion skinning, Export to video (mp4) or GIF, iOS Files integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MotionBook Full Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple animation process
- 💡 Helpful onion skin and duplicate frame features
- 🚀 Clean and straightforward interface
- 👍 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Key features locked behind paywall
- 👎 Limited drawing tools and brush sizes
- 👎 No fill tool or layers
- 👎 Inability to rotate or zoom canvas

**Reported bugs**

- Animations getting deleted unexpectedly
- Zooming in/out causing drawing issues
- Inability to purchase premium features

**Requested features**

- Add layers and ability to move/edit frames
- Implement fill tool and larger brush sizes
- Allow canvas rotation and more zoom control
- Add audio support for animations
- Improve onion skin visibility and customization


### Pixelss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelss/id6502847876)

Create pixel art animations with this intuitive application. Design your characters and scenes frame by frame, bringing your creations to life with simple tools. Perfect for aspiring animators and pixel art enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Pixel art animation creation, Frame-by-frame design, Intuitive animation tools, Character and scene design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Five Save Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Higher Resolution | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 64 Frames | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Save Slots | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MotionBook free?

MotionBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixelss free?

Pixelss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MotionBook or Pixelss?

Pixelss is rated higher. MotionBook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Pixelss averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MotionBook or Pixelss have ads?

Neither MotionBook nor Pixelss shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MotionBook or Pixelss?

MotionBook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixelss daily. Most recently, MotionBook was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pixelss on October 2, 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.*