# iPixel Color vs PixelJoy

The clearest difference is rating: PixelJoy at 3.5 against iPixel Color's 3.2. PixelJoy also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 29%). iPixel Color's advantage is ratings volume (385 vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PixelJoy holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPixel Color has 385 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of iPixel Color's written reviews are positive against 50% of PixelJoy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPixel Color | PixelJoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipixel-color/id1562961996/reviews) | **[3.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeljoy-enjoy-pixel-creation/id6748897342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 322 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) | [Shenzhen Wanshun Zhilian Technology Co. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569024799) |

## What reviewers say

### iPixel Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipixel-color/id1562961996)

Design custom images and animations for dot matrix screens. Create GIFs, DIY pictures, and import videos. Real-time screen mirroring is also supported.

**Highlights:** Create GIF animations, DIY pictures, DIY dot matrix pictures, Import videos, Real-time screen projection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app and works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Awesome for LED hat
- 💯 Works perfectly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes after update
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤔 Lacking features
- 🤯 App not working

**Reported bugs**

- Gallery not loading
- Text formatting issues after updates
- Bluetooth connection problems
- Firmware update causing device issues

**Requested features**

- Add Türkçe dil desteği (Turkish language support)
- Allow customization of remote control buttons
- Improve text editing and font options
- Add more emoji and GIF options
- Implement sync between multiple LED panels


### PixelJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeljoy-enjoy-pixel-creation/id6748897342)

Create custom text, image slideshows, and animations for LED pixel screens. Features include music visualization, looping content, and timing tools for alarms and stopwatches. Designed for all users to unleash creativity and add functionality to their displays.

**Highlights:** Text customization, Image slideshows, Custom animation editor, Music visualization, Timing tools (alarms, stopwatch), Looping content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPixel Color free?

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

### Is PixelJoy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPixel Color or PixelJoy?

PixelJoy is rated higher. iPixel Color averages 3.2 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while PixelJoy averages 3.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do iPixel Color or PixelJoy have ads?

Neither iPixel Color nor PixelJoy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPixel Color or PixelJoy?

iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, and PixelJoy every 9 days. Most recently, iPixel Color was updated on September 25, 2026 and PixelJoy on September 19, 2026.

---

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