Comparison

Pixel Designer Pro vs Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor

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

Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor

Features
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Create pixel art, frame by frame. Pixel Art Studio is an intuitive pixel art editor designed for creating sprites, characters, icons, animations, and game assets on iPhone and iPad. Zoom into the grid and edit every pixel exactly how you want. Draw with simple tools, manage colors and layers, create frame-by-frame animations, and export your finished work in multiple formats. Key features: • Precise pixel editing with a zoomable grid • Pencil, eraser, eyedropper, fill, and shape tools • Custom colors and color palettes • Layer support • Frame-by-frame animation • Reorder animation frames • Adjust individual frame duration • Animation preview • Export as PNG • Export as animated GIF • Export as sprite sheets Perfect for pixel characters, retro artwork, icons, indie game assets, sprite animation, and more. Whether you're creating your first pixel drawing or building sprites for a game, Pixel Art Maker gives you the tools you need in a simple, mobile-friendly editor.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Pixel Designer Pro and Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pixel Designer Pro versus Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Designer ProPixel Art Studio Sprite Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite TokenRANRAN Solutions

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Designer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Designer Pro free?
Pixel Designer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor free?
Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Designer Pro or Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor have ads?
Neither Pixel Designer Pro nor Pixel Art Studio Sprite Editor shows ads.

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