Stitcher Pixel Art vs PXLBIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stitcher Pixel Art
Create pixel art and cross-stitch patterns on a digital canvas. Easily draw, fill, and trace images, with tools like a palette selector and eraser. Export your designs as images for sharing or further use.
- Pixel art canvas
- Cross-stitch pattern design
- Palette selection
- Drawing and filling tools
- Image tracing
- Export designs as images
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Simple utility for pixel art and cross-stitching patterns. Features include: • Palette selection • Eraser • Drag or tap to draw • Long press to fill • Image trace • Gridline toggle • Export as image Also available in the Mac App Store for cross-platform creation.
PXLBIT
Create pixel art from your own images or by drawing directly. This app offers a simple yet powerful way to design pixelated graphics, with options to trace over reference images and export your creations. It's designed for ease of use for beginners and hobbyists alike.
- Convert images to pixel art
- Draw custom pixel designs
- Trace over reference images
- Export as JPEG or PNG
- No ads or data collection
- One-time purchase
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PXLBIT is a pixel art maker app for iPhone and iPad. Easily convert images or draw your own designs with this simple yet powerful iOS app. • Perfect for beginners and hobbyists • Convert your images or draw your own designs • Export your work as a JPEG or PNG • No ads • No data collection • No subscriptions (pay once, enjoy forever) IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC When converting a photo, use our custom-built wizard tool to effortlessly choose the best settings for your image and see the results instantly. TRACE OVER IMAGES When drawing your own designs, you can show an image in the background. This can be super helpful as a reference to trace over. JOIN THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS Our apps are loved by thousands of people around the world. BECOME AN AMAZING DESIGNER Our mission is to make it easier and more fun to create your own pixel grid designs. Why? Because being creative makes you happier and healthier. FAQ Is the full version a one-time purchase? Yes. There are no subscriptions. You can create and export as many patterns as you like with the one-time purchase. Can I unlock my other devices using the same purchase? Yes. You can unlock the full version on your iPhone, iPad and Mac (M1 chip or later) with just one purchase. Can I share the purchase with my family? Yes. Family Sharing is enabled. Where is my data stored? Your data is stored on your device. All processing is done locally on your device. Your data is never transmitted to third parties. TRY IT NOW Try PXLBIT now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The full version is a one-time purchase. PXLBIT™ is a trademark of Subtlabs Ltd
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PXLBIT at 5.0 against Stitcher Pixel Art's 4.1. PXLBIT also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 27.0). Stitcher Pixel Art's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (126 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. PXLBIT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stitcher Pixel Art asks for nothing beyond the download.
PXLBIT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitcher Pixel Art has 126 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stitcher Pixel Art ships an update every 3 months, PXLBIT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stitcher Pixel Art | PXLBIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (126 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 126 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Shamansky | Subtlabs |
Bugs and requests
Stitcher Pixel Art
Reported bugs
10 issues- App opens to a blank/black screen
- Existing patterns not loading
- Cannot open old or make new designs after iOS update
- Work disappears after switching apps
- Pattern deleted after an hour of work
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- App crashes when trying to save
- Fills all squares with one color when holding down
- Cannot undo mistakes
- App closes when starting a pattern
- Design erases near completion
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to save work reliably
- Larger grid size options
- Zoom functionality for larger patterns
- Backstitching for lettering/outlining
- Ability to move colors in the palette
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- Option to put a color behind squares with opacity
- Save pattern with tracing image behind
PXLBIT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stitcher Pixel Art
No in-app purchases
PXLBIT
- Special Offer$9.99
- Full Version$25.00
Questions
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