# Mega Voxels vs Etchpad

The clearest difference is rating: Mega Voxels at 4.8 against Etchpad's 4.3. Mega Voxels also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 12). Etchpad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega Voxels sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Etchpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mega Voxels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Voxels has 1.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Mega Voxels's written reviews are positive against 80% of Etchpad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mega Voxels ships an update every 2 weeks, Etchpad every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega Voxels | Etchpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-voxels/id1539984942/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etchpad-sketch-an-image/id6446990936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 165 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Go Real Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342244656) | [Digital Footmark Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062685418) |

## What reviewers say

### Mega Voxels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-voxels/id1539984942)

Create 3D pixel art and voxel art with a comprehensive editor. Design intricate scenes, build with blocks, and animate your creations. Share your 3D models and artwork through photos, videos, and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** Full-featured voxel editor, Pixel art editor, Dozens of tools and brushes, Hundreds of 3D voxel models, Create video animations, Augmented Reality (AR) viewing, Import/Export common 3D formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of color options
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials
- 🔧 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss
- 🙄 Constant premium upsells
- 🤔 Limited functionality in free version
- 🤔 Confusing controls

**Reported bugs**

- Files randomly disappearing
- App crashing and losing progress
- Issues with importing/exporting models

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve file export options
- Expand free content and features
- Add more tutorials and learning resources
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


### Etchpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etchpad-sketch-an-image/id6446990936)

Relive nostalgic drawing experiences with this app that lets you create images using two knobs for horizontal and vertical lines. Erase your creations by shaking your device or using a long press. Share your artwork through various methods.

**Highlights:** Draw with horizontal and vertical knobs, Shake to erase screen, Long press erase option, Share drawings easily, Nostalgic drawing interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega Voxels free?

Mega Voxels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Etchpad free?

Etchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mega Voxels or Etchpad?

Mega Voxels is rated higher. Mega Voxels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Etchpad averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Mega Voxels or Etchpad have ads?

Both Mega Voxels and Etchpad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mega Voxels or Etchpad?

Mega Voxels ships an update every 2 weeks, and Etchpad every 21 months. Most recently, Mega Voxels was updated on October 22, 2026 and Etchpad on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*