# Scriptable vs PixelKit

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scriptable at every 4 days against PixelKit's every 2 months. Scriptable also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 1) and chart position (#16 vs #198). PixelKit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptable sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PixelKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PixelKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptable has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scriptable ships an update every 4 days, PixelKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptable | PixelKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptable/id1405459188/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelkit-design-and-dev-tools/id6717581134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #198 |
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [HWY Enigma LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770427410) |

## What reviewers say

### Scriptable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptable/id1405459188)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Automate tasks on your device by writing custom scripts in JavaScript. Integrate with native iOS features like files, calendars, and reminders. Create personalized widgets for your Home Screen and interact with Siri.

**Highlights:** Write and run JavaScript, Create custom widgets, Siri Shortcuts integration, Access native iOS features, Schedule notifications, File management, Script gallery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing usage of Application Programming Interface (API)
- 🚀 Scriptable + AI lets create micro apps
- 👍 Whoah, Wow, Nice
- 👍 Awesome app, Helpful app
- 🚀 Unrivaled Functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Force closes, Crashes immediately, Cannot Use - Always Crashes
- 🐛 Scripts don't work, Stopped working, Self Deleting
- 🐛 Incompatible with iOS 18, Widgets become white, Doesn't work on iOS 17.4
- 🐛 Bugs, So many bugs, Kept freezing
- 🐛 Default access to iCloud, Misspelled word, Selecting text is difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Scripts say need '(' at end when already there
- Reminders scheduling crashes when changing date/time
- Reminders Due Today has variable scope issues
- setInterval is not set
- Accessing Contacts and ContactsContainer causes blank widget

**Requested features**

- Add HTML support
- Add Apple Watch support
- Improve documentation with examples
- Add ability to access files from other apps
- Add ability to require other scripts


### PixelKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelkit-design-and-dev-tools/id6717581134)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers precise unit conversions for designers and developers, specializing in pixels, inches, and centimeters. It includes tools for screen calculations, typography, and a wide range of supported units for digital and print work.

**Highlights:** Real-time unit conversions, Pixel, inch, and centimeter calculations, Screen size and PPI calculator, Typography scale generator, Supports multiple units (px, in, cm, mm, pt, em, rem, vw, DPI, PPI), Conversion history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptable free?

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

### Is PixelKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scriptable or PixelKit?

PixelKit is rated higher. Scriptable averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while PixelKit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scriptable or PixelKit have ads?

Neither Scriptable nor PixelKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptable or PixelKit?

Scriptable ships an update every 4 days, and PixelKit every 2 months. Most recently, Scriptable was updated on September 25, 2026 and PixelKit on September 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scriptable or PixelKit?

Scriptable currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and PixelKit at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*