Comparison

Qixel vs Pixel Art

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

Head to head
About

Qixel

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
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Become a Qixel animator in seconds with with Qixel Animate! Remember how the animated sprite loops in the original pixel games were short and sweet? We challenge you to make a great looking animation in no more than 6 frames - old school! Draw in stylised 'Qixel' blocks (think 3d pixels) to create awesome little pixel animations in a 20 x 20 grid. Great for retro games fans who like 8bit pixel graphics and artists who want to practice character design for Minecraft skins. - Choose from 3 frame speeds - Add music loops when you play back your animations - Save your animations to a gallery - Designed to be easy to use on mobiles and tablets for simple repeat play How to use Press the info button on the home page for a basic guide and press the Tutorial button on the home page to view the detailed guide. Examples Press the 'Examples' button on the home page to see some ready made pixel animation to give you some ideas. Don't forget to add some music to groove to! Qixel - Pixel Art Maker If you like this app and want to draw with 4 qixel shapes, check out our original Qixel app. Draw full screen and export your Qixel art to your iOS Photos app.

About

Pixel Art

Unleash your creativity with a pixel art creation tool. Design from scratch, convert images, or use templates. Features include a full editor, undo function, and zoom for detailed work.

Highlights
  • Create 8-bit or 16-bit pixel art
  • Convert images to pixel art
  • Use design templates
  • Full editor tools (pencil, fill, shapes)
  • Undo and zoom functions
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Discover a new form of artistic expression with our Pixel Art app. With an intuitive interface and powerful tools, you can create stunning pixel art anywhere. Features: - Create your own Pixel Art designs in 8-bit or 16-bit style - Make a design from scratch, selecting the pixel size you would like, and let your imagination run wild. - You can also upload your own images to turn them into pixel art automatically or paint over your own photos. - If you run out of ideas, you can also find some Pixel Art design templates - Complete editor: Pencil tool, create straight lines, squares, circles, fill a whole area with the paint can, etc. - If you make a mistake, don?t worry, you can undo your last actions with just a click. - Zoom function to work on the finest details. - Save and share your masterpieces with friends and family. Download now and dive into the world of Pixel Art!

Screenshots

Qixel4 screens
Pixel Art4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art at 4.0 against Qixel's 3.6. Qixel's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Qixel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Art sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Art holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qixel has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Qixel versus Pixel Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQixelPixel Art
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrosby Designs Ltd.KoruApps

Customer experience

Qixel

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Pixel Art

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Qixel

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Pixel Art

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Qixel free?
Qixel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Art free?
Pixel Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qixel or Pixel Art?
Pixel Art is rated higher. Qixel averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pixel Art averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Qixel or Pixel Art have ads?
Both Qixel and Pixel Art show ads.

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