Voxel Max vs Pixel Studio PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Voxel Max
Create detailed 3D models using a voxel editor with an intuitive interface. Build anything imaginable, from game assets to metaverse art, and bring your creations to life with augmented reality. Export your work in various formats or sync across devices.
- Advanced voxel editor
- Intuitive interface
- Augmented Reality (AR) integration
- Extensive material and color options
- Multiple export formats
- Cross-device cloud syncing
- AI-powered asset generation
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Build, paint, render, and export detailed voxel worlds on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Voxel Max combines approachable controls with powerful tools for artists, game developers, hobbyists, and first-time creators. Place individual voxels, drag to build larger forms, or use fast shape brushes to block out ideas quickly. Start from scratch or begin with a library of prefab people, furniture, vegetation, architecture, and more. BUILD AND EDIT • Create in a 256 × 256 × 256 voxel workspace • Paint with fast SDF brushes and pressure-sensitive controls • Combine 255 colors with eight material layers for up to 2,040 color-and-material variations • Fine-tune textures, materials, and visual effects • See material changes rendered in real time • Zoom in for precise edits or out to manage complete scenes • Save creations as reusable assets for cloning and scene building RENDER AND PRESENT • Preview creations in augmented reality on iPhone and iPad • Capture photos and videos of your work in the world around you • Use ray-traced lighting and shadows on supported Metal GPUs • Explore Marching Cubes, Outline, and Curvature rendering effects • Add backgrounds and replay your build as a time-lapse in Presenter View IMPORT, EXPORT, AND SHARE • Import and export MagicaVoxel and Qubicle scenes • Import USDZ and GLB scenes and convert them into editable voxel art • Export PNG, Voxel Max Asset Pack, SCNZ, DAE, FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, and USDZ • Work across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud syncing FOUNDRY Turn images into 3D assets with Foundry AI, and scan real-world objects on supported devices. AI generation may require a third-party account. From a single voxel to a complete scene, Voxel Max gives you the tools to create wherever inspiration strikes.
Pixel Studio PRO
This app is a powerful yet user-friendly pixel art editor designed for artists and game developers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating detailed pixel art, including support for layers, animations, and custom palettes. Seamlessly sync your work across devices and share your creations with a vibrant community.
- Layers for advanced editing
- Frame-by-frame animation
- MP4 video export with music
- Google Drive sync
- Customizable palettes
- Cross-platform compatibility
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Create pixel art, animated sprites and game assets on iPhone and iPad. Draw with layers, animate frame by frame, and export your work as images, GIFs or sprite sheets. Start with a small character or build a detailed scene. Pixel Studio PRO brings drawing, animation and color tools together, with Apple Pencil support and a customizable workspace. Get PRO features with a one-time purchase, including an ad-free workspace, Google Drive sync and advanced creative tools. DRAW PIXEL ART • Work with layers, built-in and custom brushes, shapes and gradients • Draw symmetrically and add shading with the Dithering Pen • Use Dot Pen for precise drawing with a cursor • Customize your grid, background and toolbar • Resize and rotate your canvas, with pixel art scaling and rotation tools • Create seamless textures with Tile Mode ANIMATE YOUR SPRITES • Create frame-by-frame animations with Onion Skin • Export animations as GIFs or sprite sheets • Add music and export videos to MP4 without limits WORK WITH COLOR • Create your own palettes with up to 256 colors or use built-in palettes and palettes from Lospec • Pick colors with RGBA and HSV controls • Extract palettes from images and apply palettes to your artwork • Adjust hue, saturation and lightness without limits SAVE AND SHARE • Use autosave and backups to help protect your projects • Sync your work between supported devices and platforms with Google Drive • Work with PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA and Pixel Studio Project files • Import Aseprite files • Share your artwork with the Pixel Network community PRO FEATURES INCLUDED • No ads • Google Drive sync across supported platforms • Dark theme • 256-color palettes • Tile Mode for seamless textures • Extended maximum project size • Unlimited color adjustments and MP4 exports • Additional format support • Extended Pixel Network storage Sample images by lorddkno, Redshrike, Calciumtrice, Buch and Tomoe Mami are used under CC BY 3.0. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/hippogamesunity/PixelStudioHub/wiki/Privacy-Policy Terms of Use: https://github.com/hippogamesunity/PixelStudioHub/wiki/EULA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Voxel Max at none against Pixel Studio PRO's 5. Voxel Max also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pixel Studio PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and chart position 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
Voxel Max costs $9.99 and Pixel Studio PRO $12.99 up front. Pixel Studio PRO sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Voxel Max asks for nothing beyond the download.
Voxel Max holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 74 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Voxel Max's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pixel Studio PRO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Voxel Max ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Studio PRO every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Voxel Max | Pixel Studio PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better | 4.5 (74 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #89 — better | #94 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Adrian Andreca | Farida Yarullina |
Customer experience
Voxel Max
Pixel Studio PRO
Bugs and requests
Voxel Max
Reported bugs
12 issues- Program crashes when starting new project
- Cannot create anything, buttons not working
- File crashes on Mac for larger designs
- App no longer working, crashing on new scenes
- Tools sometimes do wrong things, requires restart
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- Loss/dumping of work, prevents saving
- Cannot undo sometimes, critical error
- Exporting GLTF not working
- Loading remote changes interrupts workflow
- Accidental drawing with stylus instead of zooming
- Camera pivot issues after erasing voxels
- Texture blurring when exporting to Blender
Requested features
14 requests- Animation function
- Japanese language support
- Direct drag-and-drop for layers/groups
- Improved selection method (like Procreate)
- Replaceable color palettes
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- Shader support (like MagicaVoxel)
- Tutorials for water/glass materials
- Chinese language support
- Dark mode option
- More intuitive menu redesign
- Ability to restrict grid to model size
- Add rendering feature
- Import MagicaVoxel format
- Improve real-time shadow quality
Pixel Studio PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Voxel Max
No in-app purchases
Pixel Studio PRO
- PREMIUM subscription$3.991 Month
- PROMOTION IN PIXEL NETWORK$0.99
- EXTRA STORAGE IN PIXEL NETWORK$3.99
- PRO CROSS GIFT -50%!$8.99
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- PRO CROSS$17.99









