# Pixel Studio vs Prisma3D

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Studio at 4.7 against Prisma3D's 3.4. Pixel Studio also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 52%) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 902). Prisma3D's advantage is chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Studio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Prisma3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Studio has 6.1K ratings behind it against 902, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Pixel Studio's written reviews are positive against 52% of Prisma3D's.

Pixel Studio ships an update monthly, Prisma3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Studio | Prisma3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-studio-pixel-art-editor/id1404203859/reviews)** | [3.4 (902 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prisma3d-animation-modeling/id6743433312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 902 |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#129** |
| Size | 144 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farida Yarullina](https://appshunter.io/developer/846630437) | [WondaPix Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802829136) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Studio

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

Create pixel art, animated sprites, and game assets with a comprehensive suite of drawing, animation, and color tools. Supports layers, frame-by-frame animation, and various export formats. Offers Apple Pencil support and a customizable workspace for efficient design.

**Highlights:** Layer-based pixel art drawing, Frame-by-frame sprite animation, Onion skinning for animation, Customizable brushes and tools, Palette creation and management, Export as GIF, MP4, and sprite sheets, Apple Pencil support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Prisma3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prisma3d-animation-modeling/id6743433312)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create 3D models and animated scenes with this intuitive tool. It offers a model store for characters and animations, and guides beginners through the process while providing advanced features for experienced users.

**Highlights:** Create 3D models and animated scenes, 3D object library and model store, Import various 3D file formats, Animate with keyframes on a timeline, Rigging and skinning capabilities, Build motion graphics, Fast video rendering

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prisma3D Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Prisma3D Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for 3D animation on mobile
- 👍 High-quality animations
- 👍 Helpful tutorial
- 👍 Powerful animation tools and timeline editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and stability issues
- 🐛 Texture issues
- 🐛 Audio import problems
- 💸 Annoying advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on login
- Lagging issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to move keyframes
- Improved easing curve settings
- Copy and paste for keyframes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Studio free?

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

### Is Prisma3D free?

Prisma3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Studio or Prisma3D?

Pixel Studio is rated higher. Pixel Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Prisma3D averages 3.4 from 902 ratings.

### Do Pixel Studio or Prisma3D have ads?

Both Pixel Studio and Prisma3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Studio or Prisma3D?

Pixel Studio ships an update monthly, and Prisma3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Studio was updated on November 5, 2026 and Prisma3D on November 5, 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.*