Comparison

MP4 Maker vs Pixlpal

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

Head to head
About

MP4 Maker

Easily convert video files to MP4 format directly on your device. This app prioritizes your privacy by processing all conversions locally, ensuring your files never leave your phone. Customize quality settings to balance file size and image resolution.

Highlights
  • Convert videos to MP4
  • Local device processing
  • Export converted files
  • Multiple quality settings
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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Have you ever needed a video file on the MP4 format? MP4 Maker solves this problem by converting video files to .MP4 and allowing you to easily export the result. For your privacy MP4 Maker uses the processing power of your mobile device to convert the videos without sending the data to a server, so your files never leave your device. You can choose to convert your files with multiple quality settings so you can fine tune the file size and image quality that best suits your needs! MP4 Maker is now available on all iOS Devices!

About

Pixlpal

Features
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Pixlpal is a utility and productivity app. Stay informed and entertained by exploring the Pixlpal AIoT device using this app. The Pixlpal mobile app and Smart IoT display are both developed for Meterbit Cybernetics Ltd.

Screenshots

MP4 Maker4 screens
Pixlpal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixlpal at none against MP4 Maker's 1. MP4 Maker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MP4 Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixlpal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP4 Maker ships an update weekly, Pixlpal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MP4 Maker versus Pixlpal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP4 MakerPixlpal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.Stephen Gata

Bugs and requests

MP4 Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't convert MTS, HEVC, or other common file types
  • Conversion process freezes or fails, even with paid version
  • Converted videos have lower quality than expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more video file types
  • Improve conversion quality, especially for higher resolutions
  • Provide more transparency on supported file formats
  • Offer a free trial to test conversion capabilities

Pixlpal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MP4 Maker

One-time1
  • MP4 Maker Premium$4.99
None

Pixlpal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MP4 Maker free?
MP4 Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixlpal free?
Pixlpal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MP4 Maker or Pixlpal have ads?
Neither MP4 Maker nor Pixlpal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MP4 Maker or Pixlpal?
MP4 Maker ships an update weekly, and Pixlpal every 6 weeks. Most recently, MP4 Maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pixlpal on October 28, 2026.

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