# Atkinson vs 14PX

The clearest difference is price: Atkinson at Free against 14PX's $0.99. 14PX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Atkinson is free to download; 14PX costs $0.99 up front. Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 14PX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Atkinson against 3.2 for 14PX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Atkinson's written reviews are positive against 70% of 14PX's.

Atkinson ships an update monthly, 14PX every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atkinson | 14PX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124/reviews)** | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/14px/id1577498043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 70.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsutomu Koyachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/413497532) | [NOTEGG Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090697757) |

## What reviewers say

### Atkinson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124)

This app processes photos using the Atkinson dithering algorithm, originally used for black and white displays on old Macintosh computers. It creates small file-sized images with options for square cropping, rounded corners, and white borders, offering a real-time preview of the effect.

**Highlights:** Atkinson dithering algorithm processing, Square photo output, Toggleable rounded corners, White border option, Real-time preview

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Year | $9.99 | per year |


### 14PX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/14px/id1577498043)

Create unique visual effects by tapping to add random colored pixels to your photos or use it as a digital coloring book. Easily decorate images, hide content with a pixelated effect, or enjoy a relaxing coloring experience. Save your creations or clear them with a shake.

**Highlights:** Random color pixel generation, Photo decoration with pixels, Photo hiding with pixel effect, Digital coloring book, Color fixing mode, Zoom in/out functionality, Undo/Revert function

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atkinson free?

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

### Is 14PX free?

14PX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Atkinson or 14PX?

Atkinson is rated higher. Atkinson averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 14PX averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Atkinson or 14PX have ads?

Atkinson shows ads; 14PX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atkinson or 14PX?

Atkinson ships an update monthly, and 14PX every 3 days. Most recently, Atkinson was updated on June 5, 2026 and 14PX on September 18, 2026.

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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.*