# Atkinson vs Pixellate Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Pixellate Camera at 5.0 against Atkinson's 3.3. Pixellate Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Atkinson's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pixellate Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixellate Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Atkinson's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixellate Camera's.

Atkinson ships an update monthly, Pixellate Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atkinson | Pixellate Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellate-camera/id6743917412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [koyachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/413497532) | [Zachary Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731878074) |

## 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 |


### Pixellate Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellate-camera/id6743917412)

Capture photos with a retro, 4-color dithered aesthetic. Adjust camera settings in real-time or import existing images to apply unique color schemes and advanced metadata.

**Highlights:** Retro 4-color dithered aesthetic, Adjust zoom, sharpness, contrast, brightness, Import and filter existing photos, Create custom color schemes, Advanced metadata with geotagging, 4x upscaled or pixel-perfect saves

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atkinson free?

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

### Is Pixellate Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Atkinson or Pixellate Camera?

Pixellate Camera is rated higher. Atkinson averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pixellate Camera averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Atkinson or Pixellate Camera have ads?

Atkinson shows ads; Pixellate Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atkinson or Pixellate Camera?

Atkinson ships an update monthly, and Pixellate Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Atkinson was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pixellate Camera on October 4, 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.*