# Mod vs Qixel

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.

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.

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.

Mod ships an update monthly, Qixel every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mod | Qixel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mod-master-for-minecraft-pe/id1473809484/reviews)** | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qixel-pixel-animation-maker/id1501345968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Nikitin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473809483) | [Frosby Designs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470948182) |

## What reviewers say

### Mod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mod-master-for-minecraft-pe/id1473809484)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mods and texture packs
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Free with optional paid content
- 🎨 Diverse skins and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Open button not working for some users
- 🔒 Issues with importing mods/packs to Minecraft
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔌 Compatibility issues on certain devices (iPad)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Qixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qixel-pixel-animation-maker/id1501345968)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and Qixel on June 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*