Comparison

Voxel Max vs Pixel Studio PRO

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Layers for advanced editing
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • MP4 video export with music
  • Google Drive sync
  • Customizable palettes
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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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

Screenshots

Voxel Max4 screens
Pixel Studio PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voxel Max ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Studio PRO every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Voxel Max versus Pixel Studio PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoxel MaxPixel Studio PRO
Price$9.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.7 (40 ratings) — better4.5 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4074 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#89 — better#94
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB144 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAdrian AndrecaFarida Yarullina

Customer experience

Voxel Max

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%

Pixel Studio PRO

All ratings74 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.8%

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

None

Voxel Max

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixel Studio PRO

Subscriptions1
  • PREMIUM subscription$3.991 Month
One-time4
  • 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

Questions

Is Voxel Max free?
Voxel Max costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Studio PRO free?
Pixel Studio PRO costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Voxel Max or Pixel Studio PRO?
Voxel Max is rated higher. Voxel Max averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Pixel Studio PRO averages 4.5 from 74 ratings.
Do Voxel Max or Pixel Studio PRO have ads?
Pixel Studio PRO shows ads; Voxel Max does not.
Which is updated more often, Voxel Max or Pixel Studio PRO?
Voxel Max ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Studio PRO every 2 months. Most recently, Voxel Max was updated on November 13, 2026 and Pixel Studio PRO on November 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Voxel Max or Pixel Studio PRO?
Voxel Max currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Pixel Studio PRO at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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