Comparison

Enlighted vs Pixel Art Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Enlighted

Wirelessly control custom LED art and apparel. Select from a menu of effects and colors, or customize them with new palettes and background graphics. Requires compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Wireless BLE control
  • Select LED effects and colors
  • Customize colors and graphics
  • View battery level
  • Adjust master brightness
  • Reload settings from hardware
Features
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This app uses BLE to control custom LED clothing, costumes, and fine art created by Janet Hansen of Enlighted Designs, Inc. It allows the user to see a menu of available LED effects and colors, and to select any of them wirelessly. The modes can also be customized with other colors and background graphics. To operate, it requires a piece of custom Enlighted art or clothing with the corresponding built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) hardware. Upon startup, the app will display a list of active Enlighted BLE hardware within range of your iOS device. When you make a successful connection, the app will open the Choose Mode screen, which has a scrolling list of mode numbers, names, and thumbnail graphics indicating the background color for each mode, which may be defined by two sets of RGB color definitions or by a bitmap. Tapping any of these modes will instantly change the lighting effect on your LED garment or fine art object. The user can customize a mode by selecting it, and then tapping on the right arrow that appears in that row. For modes that have their background colors defined by RGB values, tapping on the right arrow will open the Choose Colors screen. This will show the two colors that are currently active as round color swatches. The color that is highlighted with a white border is the one being modified, and any change in this color will be sent to the Enlighted hardware as soon as your finger is lifted from the color picker. Tapping on the other color will make that one editable. You can go backwards through previous color selections with the Undo command for either color, or you can return both colors to the original hardware settings with the Revert command. For complex modes that have colors defined by a bitmap, tapping on the arrow will open a Choose Bitmap screen that shows the current bitmap at the top, along with menu of available alternate bitmaps that can be picked by tapping on any of them. Changes in bitmap selection will be updated on the LED hardware as an instant preview. These choices can be reversed with the Undo command, and the effect can be returned to the original hardware settings with the Revert command. The Device Settings page (accessed with the gear symbol in the header) contains information that applies to all screens in the Enlighted app. This includes the Enlighted device name, an optional nickname, the battery level in the Enlighted hardware, and the version number of the Enlighted app. The master brightness is also shown on this screen, and can be changed with the slider. This screen also includes an option to “Reload All Settings from Hardware.” This command will delete any changes to custom bitmap or color selections, and will revert to the original mode definitions in the Enlighted hardware. This process can take several minutes, so it is normally only done the first time the app links to a new piece of hardware. Once the mode definitions are loaded (and/or edited), the app will remember the settings from the previous session unless the user performs another Reload operation. The app also supports a Mimic option, where multiple devices can be controlled simultaneously. From the Device Settings page, choose “Edit Mimic Device List”. This will open a new screen that shows any available hardware in range, or any devices that were previously added to the Mimic List but are not currently powered up. Any of these can be toggled on or off, and those that are active on the mimic list will receive the same commands that are being sent to the primary hardware, including mode selection, colors, bitmap selection, and brightness. Enlighted specializes in making high-quality custom lighted clothing, accessories, and fine art with lights embedded in textiles and other flexible materials. For more information about the artist, Janet Hansen, or the company, Enlighted Designs Inc., please see janethansen.com or enlighted.com.

About

Pixel Art Studio

Features
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Bring your pixel art visions to life with Pixelette, the intuitive and fun pixel art creator designed for artists of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pixel artist or just starting out, Pixelette offers a seamless experience to create stunning 8x8 pixel masterpieces right from your iPhone. - Easy-to-Use Canvas: Start drawing on an 8x8 grid that’s perfect for creating icons, game sprites, or pixel-perfect art. - Advanced Color Picker: Choose from a wide array of colours with an intuitive color picker that supports opacity adjustments. - Editing Tools: Use the paintbrush and eraser tools to refine your artwork. Toggle grid lines on or off to focus on your art or for meticulous editing. - Export and Share: Save your creations to your device or share them directly on social media platforms - Achievements: Track your progress and challenge yourself to reach new artistic heights You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Enlighted4 screens
Pixel Art Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enlighted at none against Pixel Art Studio's 3. Enlighted also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). Pixel Art Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Enlighted asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enlighted ships an update every 6 months, Pixel Art Studio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Enlighted versus Pixel Art Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnlightedPixel Art Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEnlighted Designs Inc.gabriel maldonado

In-app purchases

None

Enlighted

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Art Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Pixelette Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pixelette Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pixelette Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Enlighted free?
Enlighted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Art Studio free?
Pixel Art Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Enlighted or Pixel Art Studio have ads?
Neither Enlighted nor Pixel Art Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Enlighted or Pixel Art Studio?
Enlighted ships an update every 6 months, and Pixel Art Studio every 2 days. Most recently, Enlighted was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Art Studio on October 27, 2026.

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