Comparison

Simple Japanese Emblems vs Pixbit Studio

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

Head to head
About

Simple Japanese Emblems

Features
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This application is a list of simple Japanese emblems, family crest or Mon. All Mon in this app are basically drawn using math geometry. Some of the Mon can be deformed by changing value using the selector.

About

Pixbit Studio

Create pixel art and animate sprites with a comprehensive set of tools. Features include layers, onion skinning, and custom color palettes. Sync your work across devices and export in various formats for game development or retro graphics.

Highlights
  • Pixel-perfect drawing tools
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Onion skinning
  • Layer management
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Multiple export formats
Features
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Create pixel art and animate sprites on your mobile and desktop devices. Pixbit Studio is a pixel editor with layers, frame-by-frame animation, onion skin, and sync across devices. Built for game developers, artists, and retro-style graphics creators. Free to use. Export up to 3 times to try all features. One-time purchase for unlimited exports. Drawing tools: -Pixel-perfect pencil (true pixel control) -Eraser, selection, move, bucket fill, eyedropper -Shapes: lines, rectangles, circles -Mirror: symmetrical drawing along horizontal, vertical, or both axes -Gradient -Grid with zoom support Frame-by-frame animation: -Timeline with per-frame duration editor and FPS presets -Loop modes: Loop, Once, and Ping-Pong -Onion skin to preview previous/next frames -Playback preview at different speeds Layers: -Multiple layers per frame -Show/hide, duplicate, reorder, lock -Layer thumbnails Color palettes: -Create custom palettes -Import palettes from images -Eyedropper tool -Apply any palette to your entire drawing in one tap — every pixel remapped to the closest palette color Tile preview: -Preview how your sprite tiles horizontally, vertically, or in all directions -Adjustable opacity for tile previews -Visual only — does not affect the canvas Export formats: -PNG with transparency -Animated GIF -Spritesheets (for game engines) -MP4 video Sync across devices: -Projects, palettes, and collections sync across all your devices Session tabs: -Keep multiple projects open at once during your session -Switch between related projects instantly from the start screen -Reorder and close tabs like a browser — tabs clear when you close the app Collections: -Organize projects into collections and subcollections -Multi-select collections and projects for bulk management

Screenshots

Simple Japanese Emblems4 screens
Pixbit Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Japanese Emblems at none against Pixbit Studio's 1. Simple Japanese Emblems also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Pixbit Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Japanese Emblems asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Japanese Emblems ships an update every 6 weeks, Pixbit Studio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Japanese Emblems versus Pixbit Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Japanese EmblemsPixbit Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinichi SunagaLuis Rosas

In-app purchases

None

Simple Japanese Emblems

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixbit Studio

One-time1
  • Premium - Unlimited Exports$9.99

Questions

Is Simple Japanese Emblems free?
Simple Japanese Emblems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixbit Studio free?
Pixbit Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Japanese Emblems or Pixbit Studio have ads?
Neither Simple Japanese Emblems nor Pixbit Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Japanese Emblems or Pixbit Studio?
Simple Japanese Emblems ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixbit Studio every 4 weeks. Most recently, Simple Japanese Emblems was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pixbit Studio on October 30, 2026.

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