# Pixel Studio for pixel art vs Pixelss

The clearest difference is ads: Pixelss at none against Pixel Studio for pixel art's shown. Pixelss also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pixel Studio for pixel art's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Studio for pixel art has 5.8K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Pixelss's.

Pixel Studio for pixel art ships an update every 4 weeks, Pixelss daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Studio for pixel art | Pixelss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-studio-for-pixel-art/id1404203859/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelss/id6502847876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farida Yarullina](https://appshunter.io/developer/846630437) | [Sounds Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708656194) |

## 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


### 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 Pixel Studio for pixel art free?

Pixel Studio for pixel art 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, Pixel Studio for pixel art or Pixelss?

Pixelss is rated higher. Pixel Studio for pixel art averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Pixelss averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Pixel Studio for pixel art shows ads; Pixelss does not.

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

Pixel Studio for pixel art ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pixelss daily. Most recently, Pixel Studio for pixel art was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pixelss on September 15, 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.*