# Pixel Studio for pixel art vs MyPattern

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Studio for pixel art at 94% against MyPattern's 50%. Pixel Studio for pixel art also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 3). MyPattern's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Studio for pixel art sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MyPattern sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Studio for pixel art holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Studio for pixel art has 6.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Pixel Studio for pixel art's written reviews are positive against 50% of MyPattern's.

Pixel Studio for pixel art ships an update every 4 weeks, MyPattern every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Studio for pixel art | MyPattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-studio-for-pixel-art/id1404203859/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypattern-acnh-custom-design/id6497385934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farida Yarullina](https://appshunter.io/developer/846630437) | [Akane SASAOKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741345892) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Studio for pixel art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-studio-for-pixel-art/id1404203859)

This app is a powerful yet simple pixel art editor designed for artists and game developers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating detailed pixel art, including layers, animations, and advanced color manipulation. Sync your work across devices and share it with a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Layers for advanced pixel art, Frame-by-frame animations, Export animations to GIF, MP4, or sprite sheets, Google Drive sync for cross-device use, Customizable palettes and color picker, Support for various popular image formats, Pixel art scaling and rotation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Sprite collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| PROMOTION IN PIXEL NETWORK | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| EXTRA STORAGE IN PIXEL NETWORK | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO -50%! | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO PROMO -50% | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO CROSS -50%! | $8.99 | one-time |
| PRO CROSS GIFT -50%! | $8.99 | one-time |
| PRO | $12.99 | one-time |
| PRO CROSS | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great tools for pixel art
- 💡 Helpful tutorials
- 🔍 Detailed features
- 🌟 High-quality app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔀 Confusing navigation
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🖌️ Brush size issues
- 🎨 Limited color palette options

**Reported bugs**

- Exporting animations not working as expected
- Unexpected behavior when merging layers
- Inconsistent performance on larger canvases
- Glitches with the reference image feature

**Requested features**

- Add custom brush options
- Improve layer management
- Implement a color wheel
- Add canvas resizing capabilities
- Introduce mirroring/symmetry tools


### MyPattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypattern-acnh-custom-design/id6497385934)

Transform your illustrations or photos into Animal Crossing Custom Designs. This tool makes it simple to create unique designs by adjusting colors and placing dots to faithfully reproduce any image.

**Highlights:** Create custom designs from photos, Reproduce images faithfully, Adjust colors and dot placement, Easy to use for anyone, Supports Animal Crossing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PremiumPlan | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Studio for pixel art free?

Pixel Studio for pixel art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyPattern free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Studio for pixel art or MyPattern?

Pixel Studio for pixel art is rated higher. Pixel Studio for pixel art averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while MyPattern averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pixel Studio for pixel art or MyPattern have ads?

Both Pixel Studio for pixel art and MyPattern show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Studio for pixel art or MyPattern?

Pixel Studio for pixel art ships an update every 4 weeks, and MyPattern every 8 days. Most recently, Pixel Studio for pixel art was updated on October 28, 2026 and MyPattern on October 25, 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.*