Comparison

FlipKit vs Pixelss

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

Head to head
About

FlipKit

Create frame-by-frame animations with an intuitive interface. Bring your drawings to life using various tools, shapes, stickers, and photo imports. Export your creations as video, GIF, or PNG sequences.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Drawing tools with Apple Pencil support
  • Onion skinning
  • Foreground and background layers
  • Photo import for backgrounds/stop-motion
  • Export as video, GIF, or PNG sequence
Features
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Create your own frame-by-frame animations — just like a real flipbook! FlipKit gives you everything you need to bring your drawings to life. Whether you're a beginner, a pro, or a kid just getting started — FlipKit's intuitive interface makes animating easy and fun. Draw with Apple Pencil or your finger, add shapes and stickers, and watch your creation come to life. Need inspiration? Dive into ready-made examples and templates to get started right away. Import photos from your library or use the camera for the perfect background. Combine photos with your drawings to create stop-motion animations. Advanced artists will love separate foreground and background layers, onion skinning, and fine-tuned animation controls. Flip through your animation like a real physical flipbook or preview it on the canvas. When you're done, export as video, animated GIF, or PNG sequence and share your creation with the world. No account required. No data collected. Just create. DRAWING TOOLS * Draw with pencils, brushes, pens, erasers, and more * Insert shapes, text, emojis, and custom stickers * Fill enclosed areas with color * Copy and move parts of your drawings with the lasso tool * Full support for Apple Pencil * Zoom, rotate, and pan your canvas ANIMATION * Create animations frame by frame with onion skinning * Swipe the filmstrip to flip through your animation * Separate foreground and background layers * Control frames per second, background color, and playback mode (loop, ping-pong, once) * Import photos for backgrounds or stop-motion animations * Various examples and templates for an easy start EXPORT & SHARE * Export as video (MP4), animated GIF, or PNG sequence * Export single frames or transparent image sequences * Share your creations on social media or with friends DESIGNED FOR YOU * Place the filmstrip on the left or right (for right- or left-handed use) * iCloud Drive keeps your animations in sync across all your devices * Automatic backups keep your animations safe * Dark Mode support * No account setup — FlipKit respects your privacy and does not collect any data linked to you CONTACT Questions or wishes? Write us: info@tinkado.at Music obtained from zapsplat.com

About

Pixelss

Create pixel art animations with this intuitive application. Design your characters and scenes frame by frame, bringing your creations to life with simple tools. Perfect for aspiring animators and pixel art enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Pixel art animation creation
  • Frame-by-frame design
  • Intuitive animation tools
  • Character and scene design
Features
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A pixel animation app

Screenshots

FlipKit4 screens
Pixelss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixelss at 100% against FlipKit's 50%. Pixelss also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). FlipKit's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). 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. FlipKit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pixelss sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixelss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlipKit has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FlipKit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixelss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlipKit ships an update every 2 months, Pixelss daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlipKit versus Pixelss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlipKitPixelss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInes BucheticsSounds Creative LLC

Customer experience

FlipKit

All ratings1,443 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral15.0%
Negative34.6%

Pixelss

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FlipKit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frames overlaying each other
  • Animations and work being deleted
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More drawing tools and customization options
  • Ability to rearrange frames
  • Unlimited frames in free version
  • Sound and audio support

Pixelss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlipKit

One-time2
  • Templates$1.99
  • FlipKit Plus$4.99
4 purchases

Pixelss

One-time4
  • Unlock Five Save Slots$1.99
  • Unlock Higher Resolution$4.99
  • Unlock 64 Frames$4.99
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  • Unlock All Save Slots$9.99

Questions

Is FlipKit free?
FlipKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelss free?
Pixelss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlipKit or Pixelss?
Pixelss is rated higher. FlipKit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Pixelss averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FlipKit or Pixelss have ads?
Neither FlipKit nor Pixelss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlipKit or Pixelss?
FlipKit ships an update every 2 months, and Pixelss daily. Most recently, FlipKit was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pixelss on September 15, 2026.

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