# Pixel Photo Effect vs PIXEL86

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Photo Effect at none against PIXEL86's 2. Pixel Photo Effect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). PIXEL86's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PIXEL86 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Photo Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Photo Effect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIXEL86 has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Photo Effect | PIXEL86 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-photo-effect-pixelator/id1561735679/reviews)** | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel86-retro-media-editor/id1641007991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SK Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/434192864) | [Peter Tretyakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072835768) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Photo Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-photo-effect-pixelator/id1561735679)

Easily apply a pixelation effect to your photos. Select an image, adjust the pixelation level, and save your creation. Share your pixel art with friends and family on social media.

**Highlights:** Apply pixelation effect, Adjust pixelation amount, Save to gallery, Share on social media, Free to download

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PIXEL86

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel86-retro-media-editor/id1641007991)

Transform photos and videos with vintage pixel art aesthetics. Apply true black-and-white dithering, custom color palettes, and unique dithering styles to create retro media. Supports video editing and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** True B/W dithering, Video editing support, Customizable color palettes, Three dithering styles (Natural, Pattern, Flat), Vintage-inspired aesthetics, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| License Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual License | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Photo Effect free?

Pixel Photo Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PIXEL86 free?

PIXEL86 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Photo Effect or PIXEL86?

Pixel Photo Effect is rated higher. Pixel Photo Effect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PIXEL86 averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do Pixel Photo Effect or PIXEL86 have ads?

Both Pixel Photo Effect and PIXEL86 show ads.

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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.*