# Pixilart vs Pixel Art Animator & Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art Animator & Editor at 5.0 against Pixilart's 4.4. Pixel Art Animator & Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pixilart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 3). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Art Animator & Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pixilart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Art Animator & Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixilart has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixilart ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Art Animator & Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixilart | Pixel Art Animator & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixilart/id1440580518/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-animator-and-editor/id6760937726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Ware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440580517) | [Can Bi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631723329) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixilart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixilart/id1440580518)

Create and share pixel art with a vibrant community. Easily design pixel art, animate GIFs with layers, and connect with other artists. Upload your creations, receive feedback, and discover new art on the go.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use pixel art drawing, GIF creation with layers and frames, Cloud profile for cross-device access, Public and private drawing uploads, Social sharing and feedback, Follow artists and activity feeds

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 💡 Good for pixel art
- 👍 Chill community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited features compared to website
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🎨 Limited color palette and tools

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on login
- Drawings not saving properly
- Buttons and tools not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating

**Requested features**

- Add color wheel
- Increase canvas size options
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow importing images
- Add layers and animation tools


### Pixel Art Animator & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-animator-and-editor/id6760937726)

Create frame-by-frame pixel art animations with onion skinning and reference images. Export your creations as GIFs, MP4s, or PNGs. This app offers a private, offline experience with optional pro features for advanced users.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame pixel art animation, Onion skinning for smooth transitions, Reference image import and manipulation, GIF, MP4, PNG, and PDF export options, Offline and private operation, Adjustable canvas sizes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Art Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pixel Art Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Support Tip - 1-Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Tip - Power-Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Tip - Extra Life | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Art Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Tip - Boss Key | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixilart free?

Pixilart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixel Art Animator & Editor free?

Pixel Art Animator & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixilart or Pixel Art Animator & Editor?

Pixel Art Animator & Editor is rated higher. Pixilart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Pixel Art Animator & Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pixilart or Pixel Art Animator & Editor have ads?

Pixilart shows ads; Pixel Art Animator & Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixilart or Pixel Art Animator & Editor?

Pixilart ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Art Animator & Editor every 9 days. Most recently, Pixilart was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pixel Art Animator & Editor on October 16, 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.*