Comparison

PixelDesk vs Simple Font Manager

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

Head to head
About

PixelDesk

This powerful yet user-friendly image editor allows you to arrange layers, crop, resize, and apply filters to your photos. Easily remove backgrounds, draw on images, add text, and share your creations across devices. It's ideal for crafting everything from social media posts to personalized cards.

Highlights
  • Layer-based image arrangement
  • Automatic background removal
  • Drawing and text tools
  • Image filters and effects
  • Precision placement and snapping
  • Social media sharing options
  • iCloud and Dark Mode support
Features
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PixelDesk is a powerful yet easy-to-use general purpose image editor that works across all of your devices (iOS and Mac.) * Arrange images and shapes in layers * Crop, Resize, Scale * Automatic background removal * Choose from dozens of image filters * Draw atop your images using your finger or Apple Pencil * Precision placement with snapping * Apply shadows, stroke and opacity * Rotation * Put text on images in a variety of fonts and styles. * Share your creations on social media or any custom size you choose. * Great for creating all types of content from social media posts to baby announcements to birthday cards. * iCloud support * Dark Mode support * Support for archiving projects to backup or sharing with friends. It's all in the name. PixelDesk is a handy, dependable tool built by an experienced developer with a reputation for solid reliable apps. __________________________ "PixelDesk Unlimited" is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://bretlester.com/app_content/imgTool_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bretlester.com/app_content/imgTool_privacy_policy.html

About

Simple Font Manager

Features
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Simple Font Manager allows you to import your TrueType and OpenType fonts for managing them. It will easily generate a configuration profile for you allowing you to use your fonts in other apps.

Screenshots

PixelDesk4 screens
Simple Font Manager1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Font Manager at none against PixelDesk's 5. Simple Font Manager also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). PixelDesk's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price and ads 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. PixelDesk sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Simple Font Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelDesk ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Font Manager every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PixelDesk versus Simple Font Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelDeskSimple Font Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBret LesterTinyRatchet LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PixelDesk

Subscriptions1
  • PixelDesk Unlimited7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • PixelDesk AI 25 Credits$3.99
  • PixelDesk AI 50 Credits$5.99
  • PixelDesk AI 100 Credits$10.99
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  • PixelDesk Unlimited Lifetime$49.99
None

Simple Font Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixelDesk free?
PixelDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Font Manager free?
Simple Font Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PixelDesk or Simple Font Manager have ads?
Neither PixelDesk nor Simple Font Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixelDesk or Simple Font Manager?
PixelDesk ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Font Manager every 3 days. Most recently, PixelDesk was updated on October 28, 2026 and Simple Font Manager on October 25, 2026.

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