# Pixel Painter vs Pixel Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Painter at 67% against Pixel Editor's 0%. Pixel Painter also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Pixel Editor's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Painter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pixel Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Editor has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Pixel Painter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel Painter ships an update every 9 days, Pixel Editor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Painter | Pixel Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-painter-pixel-art/id1579483753/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-editor-avatar-generator/id1624080242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [青兆 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531683137) | [Ozan AYAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546078210) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Painter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-painter-pixel-art/id1579483753)

Create pixel art with a simple and intuitive interface. Supports GIF animation and PNG export with transparent backgrounds. Ideal for beginners and retro game enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Simple pixel art drawing, GIF animation support, Import pictures for tracing, Multiple canvas sizes, Export to PNG with transparency, Automatic data saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Life Member | $3.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-editor-avatar-generator/id1624080242)

Create pixel art from scratch or transform photos into retro-style artwork. Design unique avatars with a vast array of combinations. Offers tools for precise editing with layers and custom palettes.

**Highlights:** Photo to pixel art conversion, Custom avatar creation, Pixel art editor tools, Layer support, Custom color palettes, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Limited VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| 3 Days Trial and Get Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Get Premium One Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Painter free?

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

### Is Pixel Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Painter or Pixel Editor?

Pixel Editor is rated higher. Pixel Painter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pixel Editor averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Pixel Painter or Pixel Editor have ads?

Neither Pixel Painter nor Pixel Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Painter or Pixel Editor?

Pixel Painter ships an update every 9 days, and Pixel Editor every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Painter was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pixel Editor on October 24, 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.*