Comparison

Pixel Designer Pro vs scanbust 3D

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Designer Pro

Create pixel art, animations, and game assets with a professional editor. Features include multiple drawing modes, advanced layers, custom palettes, and precision tools. Seamlessly work across devices with cross-platform sync.

Highlights
  • Multiple Drawing Modes (Frame, Tile, Tileset, Sheet)
  • Advanced Layer System
  • Custom Color Palettes
  • Animation Tools with Real-time Preview
  • Precision Drawing Tools
  • Mirror Drawing
  • Flexible Grid Options
  • Professional Export Options (PNG, GIF, etc.)
Features
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PixelDesigner - Professional Pixel Art Editor Create stunning pixel art, animations, and game assets with PixelDesigner, the powerful native editor built for artists, game developers, and designers. KEY FEATURES =========== Multiple Drawing Modes Switch seamlessly between Frame Mode for animations, Tile Mode for individual game tiles, Tileset Mode with Wang tile support, and Sheet Mode for organizing sprite sheets. Each mode is optimized for specific pixel art workflows. Advanced Layer System Work with multiple layers to build complex compositions. Organize your artwork, separate elements, and maintain full creative control over every pixel. Custom Color Palettes Create and manage your own color palettes for consistent artwork. Import existing palettes or build new ones from scratch to match your project's aesthetic. Animation Tools Preview your animations in real time as you work. Export animations as GIF or PNG sequences with customizable frame rates and timing controls. Precision Drawing Tools Choose from Brush, Eraser, Fill, and Eyedropper tools. Each tool is designed specifically for pixel-perfect artwork with full control over every detail. Mirror Drawing Create perfectly symmetrical designs with horizontal and vertical mirroring. Ideal for character sprites, icons, and architectural elements. Flexible Grid Options Work with multiple grid styles including solid, dashed, dot, checkerboard, and more. Customize your workspace to match your preferred drawing style. Professional Export Options Export your work in multiple formats including PNG, JPEG, GIF, and TIFF. Generate sprite sheets with customizable layouts, export individual tiles, or create animated GIFs with precise control over timing and quality. Wang Tile Support Automatically generate seamless tilesets using Wang tile algorithms. Perfect for creating game environments and repeating patterns that tile perfectly. Document-Based Workflow Save and organize your projects with a native document-based architecture. Open multiple documents simultaneously and switch between projects effortlessly. Native Performance Built from the ground up with SwiftUI for optimal performance on both iOS and macOS. Enjoy a responsive, fluid experience that takes full advantage of your device's capabilities. Cross-Platform Sync Start a project on your Mac and continue on your iPad. PixelDesigner uses a universal file format that works seamlessly across all your devices. Whether you are creating game sprites, animated icons, retro artwork, or detailed pixel illustrations, PixelDesigner provides all the tools you need in a clean, intuitive interface.

About

scanbust 3D

Transform real-world objects into 3D models directly on your device. Ideal for 3D printing, prototyping, and creating digital replicas. Offers guided capture and multiple export formats.

Highlights
  • Create 3D models from real objects
  • Guided capture for complete geometry
  • Export in STL, OBJ, and USDZ formats
  • Supports 3D printing workflows
  • AR Quick Look inspection
  • Adjustable output units and scaling
Features
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ScanBust turns real objects into usable 3D models—right on your device. Use the models to do 3D printing. Great for: Makers, hobbyists, and 3D printer owners Cosplay/prop work and replicas Repair and replacement-part projects (after cleanup in CAD) Education, museums, and documentation Small shops creating prototypes or digital previews Tips for best results Opaque, matte, textured objects scan best. Very shiny, transparent, or thin objects may reduce quality. Use guided capture to move around your subject in Object Mode (best for isolating an item) or Area Mode (best for capturing a subject plus its surroundings). The app coaches you with step-by-step scan passes to help you capture more complete geometry and better detail. When you’re done, ScanBust reconstructs a 3D model and opens it in AR Quick Look so you can inspect it immediately. Export for 3D printing and editing Export STL for most slicers and 3D printing workflows Export OBJ (ZIP) for editing pipelines (optionally includes textures) Share USDZ to keep the original model format Choose output units (mm/cm/in/m) and apply a simple scale adjustment before export Notes: STL/OBJ files don’t store “units” internally—ScanBust applies a practical scale conversion so your exports match the unit you select.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: scanbust 3D at 100% against Pixel Designer Pro's 38%. scanbust 3D also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 24 months). Pixel Designer Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $24.49) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Pixel Designer Pro is free to download; scanbust 3D costs $24.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Designer Pro ships an update every 24 months, scanbust 3D every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pixel Designer Pro versus scanbust 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Designer Proscanbust 3D
PriceFree — better$24.49
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite Tokendrillstars

Customer experience

Pixel Designer Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

scanbust 3D

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Designer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

scanbust 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Designer Pro free?
Pixel Designer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is scanbust 3D free?
scanbust 3D costs $24.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Designer Pro or scanbust 3D have ads?
Neither Pixel Designer Pro nor scanbust 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Designer Pro or scanbust 3D?
Pixel Designer Pro ships an update every 24 months, and scanbust 3D every 3 days. Most recently, Pixel Designer Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and scanbust 3D on September 20, 2026.

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