Comparison

Mod vs Qixel

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

Head to head
About

Mod

Discover and install new maps, addons, textures, servers, and skins for Minecraft PE. This free utility launcher provides a vast collection of content, automatically integrating it into your game. Explore diverse categories and find everything you need to enhance your Minecraft experience.

Highlights
  • Install maps and addons
  • Download skins and textures
  • Access game servers
  • Includes craft recipes
  • Weekly content updates
Features
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This application requires Minecraft Add-ons & Maps for Minecraft PE is a free utility launcher where you will find all the newest maps, addons, textures, servers, wallpapers, skins, mods. Download and automatically install into the game through our launcher. POPULAR & INTERESTING MAPS & SEEDS! 5 CATEGORIES OF MODS & ADDONS! 13 CATEGORIES WITH MANY SKINS! VARIOUS STABLE SERVERS! GREAT VARIETY OF TEXTURE PACKAGES! LARGE DIVERSITY OF BUILDINGS! CRAFT GUIDE WITH RECIPES! Note: Dear users! We are constantly working on creating new content every week, improving the tool and optimization! Please write to us if you find bugs or issues DISCLAIMER: NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. In accordance with http://account.mojang.com/documents/brand_guidelines All files provided for download in this application are provided under a free distribution license. We in no way claim copyright or intellectual property.

About

Qixel

Create short, retro-style pixel animations using a 20x20 grid of stylized blocks. Perfect for fans of 8-bit graphics and character design practice. Add music loops and save your creations to a gallery.

Highlights
  • Create 6-frame pixel animations
  • Use stylized 'Qixel' blocks
  • 20x20 grid for animation
  • Add music loops
  • Save animations to gallery
  • Easy mobile/tablet use
Features
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Become a Qixel animator in seconds with with Qixel Animate! Remember how the animated sprite loops in the original pixel games were short and sweet? We challenge you to make a great looking animation in no more than 6 frames - old school! Draw in stylised 'Qixel' blocks (think 3d pixels) to create awesome little pixel animations in a 20 x 20 grid. Great for retro games fans who like 8bit pixel graphics and artists who want to practice character design for Minecraft skins. - Choose from 3 frame speeds - Add music loops when you play back your animations - Save your animations to a gallery - Designed to be easy to use on mobiles and tablets for simple repeat play How to use Press the info button on the home page for a basic guide and press the Tutorial button on the home page to view the detailed guide. Examples Press the 'Examples' button on the home page to see some ready made pixel animation to give you some ideas. Don't forget to add some music to groove to! Qixel - Pixel Art Maker If you like this app and want to draw with 4 qixel shapes, check out our original Qixel app. Draw full screen and export your Qixel art to your iOS Photos app.

Screenshots

Mod3 screens
Qixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mod at 4.6 against Qixel's 3.6. Mod also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 16). Qixel's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Mod sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Qixel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mod holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mod has 34K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Mod's written reviews are positive against 67% of Qixel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mod ships an update monthly, Qixel every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mod versus Qixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModQixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34K ratings) — better3.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better16
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy NikitinFrosby Designs Ltd.

Customer experience

Mod

All ratings34,442 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral14.9%
Negative31.8%

Qixel

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Mod

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Open button not working
  • Mods/packs not showing up in Minecraft
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More mod variety and better search
  • Improved stability and bug fixes
  • Easier import/export process for mods
  • Support for more Minecraft versions

Qixel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Mod

One-time7
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 500 Coins$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 2000 Coins$5.99
  • 6000 Coins$11.99
  • 20000 Coins$24.99
  • 50000 Coins$49.99
1 purchases

Qixel

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Mod free?
Mod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qixel free?
Qixel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mod or Qixel?
Mod is rated higher. Mod averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Qixel averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Mod or Qixel have ads?
Both Mod and Qixel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mod or Qixel?
Mod ships an update monthly, and Qixel every 7 months. Most recently, Mod was updated on September 28, 2026 and Qixel on June 7, 2026.

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