Comparison

Pikunoki vs TenniSmash Remote

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

Head to head
About

Pikunoki

Create pixel art with a variety of tools, including basic pencils, erasers, and layers. Select colors from presets and utilize undo/redo functions. Optimized for iPad and Apple Pencil.

Highlights
  • Pixel painting
  • Layers support
  • Basic pencil and eraser tools
  • Color selection with presets
  • Undo and redo functionality
  • Optimized for Apple Pencil
Features
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Pikunoki is a pixel art creation app for iPhone and iPad. With simple, intuitive controls, you can draw pixel art, work with layers, and create animations. Pikunoki also supports Apple Pencil, making it especially comfortable to use on iPad. The app includes useful tools for pixel art creation, such as a pen, eraser, fill tool, move tool, rectangular selection tool, and eyedropper. Choose colors, stack layers, move parts of your artwork, and build detailed pixel illustrations one dot at a time. Pikunoki also supports frame-by-frame animation. You can add, duplicate, reorder, and delete frames, preview your animation, use onion skinning, adjust the frame duration, and export your animation as a GIF. You can import photos and images as new pixel art layers, and share your finished artwork as a PNG image. Pikunoki is designed for anyone who wants to enjoy drawing pixel art, from quick sketches to more detailed layered artwork and animations. If you have feedback or feature requests, feel free to contact us through a review or by email. Email: pikunoki@koukilab.com

About

TenniSmash Remote

Control your tennis ball machine remotely with this application. It supports specific models, allowing you to adjust settings and manage your practice sessions directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Remote control for tennis ball machines
  • Supports TS-06 models
  • Supports TS-08 models
  • Adjust settings remotely
  • Manage practice sessions
Features
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Take your tennis practice to the next level with the official TenniSmash Remote app. Designed exclusively for TenniSmash tennis ball machines, this app turns your smartphone into a powerful wireless remote, giving you complete control over every shot. Key Features: Wireless Connectivity – Connect via Bluetooth to your TenniSmash ball machine for seamless, real‑time control. Full Shot Customization – Easily adjust ball speed, spin (topspin/backspin), oscillation , and feed interval. Fine‑tune drills to match your skill level. Pre‑programmed Drills – Choose from a library of built‑in training routines for groundstrokes, volleys, lobs, and condition drills. Perfect for solo practice or coaching. Create Your Own Drills – Design and save custom drill sequences with variable shot placements. Intuitive Interface – Clean, user‑friendly design with large controls – no more bending down to adjust the machine. Compatible Models: TS-06, TS-08, TS-09 and newer models (check your machine’s manual for compatibility). Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or a pro fine‑tuning your game, the Tenisman Remote app makes practice more efficient and enjoyable.

Screenshots

Pikunoki4 screens
TenniSmash Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pikunoki and TenniSmash Remote both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pikunoki's written reviews are positive against 50% of TenniSmash Remote's. Pikunoki also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). TenniSmash Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Pikunoki sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TenniSmash Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pikunoki against 5.0 for TenniSmash Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Pikunoki's written reviews are positive against 50% of TenniSmash Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pikunoki ships an update every 6 weeks, TenniSmash Remote every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pikunoki versus TenniSmash Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPikunokiTenniSmash Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS27.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouki SaitoGuangzhou TenniSmash Sports Technology Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Pikunoki

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TenniSmash Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pikunoki

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro yearly$16.991 Year
None

TenniSmash Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pikunoki free?
Pikunoki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TenniSmash Remote free?
TenniSmash Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pikunoki or TenniSmash Remote?
Pikunoki and TenniSmash Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Pikunoki or TenniSmash Remote have ads?
Neither Pikunoki nor TenniSmash Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pikunoki or TenniSmash Remote?
Pikunoki ships an update every 6 weeks, and TenniSmash Remote every 12 months. Most recently, Pikunoki was updated on November 2, 2026 and TenniSmash Remote on November 3, 2026.

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