Pix8 vs PIXEL.CAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pix8
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Improve your artistic learning curve using Pix8. Pix8 allows users to get a close-up​ view of the individual pixels of a subject. Surprise yourself with the knowledge of what colors are what in the complex world of imagery, what looks white may only be gray compared to a similar looking white in the same image! Pix8 will enable you to enlarge the pixel size, and additionally, lower the number of colors in your image, thus making it easier to paint, or draw. As a bonus, Pix8 allows you to save your pixelated images for use in other apps.
PIXEL.CAM
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PIXEL.CAM is a retro pixel camera app that transforms your camera view in real time into dot pixel art and ASCII art. Turn ordinary everyday photos into 8-bit inspired pixel images, circular dot art, and ASCII character images. No complicated editing needed. Just open the camera, adjust the pixel size, and tap the shutter to save your own retro-style photo. • Real-time dot pixel camera • Circular dot pixel art effect • Clean pixel style with one color per circle • ASCII art camera mode • Create different moods with adjustable pixel size • Save finished images to your photo library • View recently captured photos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pix8 at none against PIXEL.CAM's shown. Pix8 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.6). PIXEL.CAM's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pix8 ships an update every 4 months, PIXEL.CAM every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pix8 | PIXEL.CAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Hart | HUJIN SHIN |
In-app purchases
Pix8
No in-app purchases
PIXEL.CAM
No in-app purchases
