Comparison

Pixel Paint (Ape Apps) vs Mosaic Pixel Studio

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Paint (Ape Apps)

Create 8-bit pixel art, sprites, and retro drawings with an intuitive editor. Features frame-by-frame animation, customizable canvases, and multiple export options. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • 8-bit pixel art editor
  • Sprite and character creation
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Customizable canvas and palettes
  • Multiple export formats (PNG, ICO, GIF)
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Pixel Paint is your go-to app for creating beautiful 8-bit pixel art, sprites, and retro-style drawings. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional artist, Pixel Paint offers an intuitive and powerful platform to bring your pixel art ideas to life! - Easy-to-use pixel editor for 8-bit and retro art - Create detailed sprites and pixel characters - Animate your creations (frame-by-frame animation support) - Customizable canvas sizes and color palettes - Save and export your artwork easily - Undo/Redo functionality for worry-free creativity - Share your art with friends or on social media directly from the app - Light and dark theme support for comfortable drawing - Export your creations to png, ico, gif and more Pixel Paint is perfect for game developers, hobbyists, and pixel enthusiasts who want a simple yet powerful pixel art studio in their pocket. Start creating your retro masterpieces today! Unleash your creativity with Pixel Paint — Download now and start pixelating!

About

Mosaic Pixel Studio

Features
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Mosaic is a focused pixel-art studio built for sprite artists, hobbyists, and retro game enthusiasts. A clean canvas, a tight palette, and the tools you actually use — all on a single stage. No clutter, no popups, no upsells. KEY FEATURES • Crisp pixel canvas with snap-to-grid drawing • Curated palettes inspired by classic 8-bit and 16-bit eras • Multiple project support — start, save, and revisit • Lightweight library to organize every sprite you make • Designed-from-scratch dark mode that protects the eye • 100% offline — no accounts, no tracking, no cloud sync DESIGNED FOR PIXEL ARTISTS Whether you are sketching a sprite, prototyping a tile, or just doodling on the bus, Mosaic stays out of the way and lets the pixels speak. PRIVACY No tracking. No accounts. Your artwork stays on your device.

Screenshots

Pixel Paint (Ape Apps)4 screens
Mosaic Pixel Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mosaic Pixel Studio at none against Pixel Paint (Ape Apps)'s 1. Mosaic Pixel Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixel Paint (Ape Apps) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mosaic Pixel Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Paint (Ape Apps) versus Mosaic Pixel Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Paint (Ape Apps)Mosaic Pixel Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Paint (Ape Apps)

One-time1
  • Pixel Paint Premium$1.99
None

Mosaic Pixel Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Paint (Ape Apps) free?
Pixel Paint (Ape Apps) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mosaic Pixel Studio free?
Mosaic Pixel Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Paint (Ape Apps) or Mosaic Pixel Studio have ads?
Pixel Paint (Ape Apps) shows ads; Mosaic Pixel Studio does not.

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