Comparison

PixelPencil vs Plasmotopia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PixelPencil

Create pixel art with a robust set of tools, including layers, blend modes, and various brushes. Easily zoom, rotate, and manage multiple projects. Export your creations as animated GIFs.

Highlights
  • Layer editing with grouping and blend modes
  • Comprehensive set of drawing tools
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Animated GIF export
  • Color creation tools
  • Pinch-to-zoom and canvas rotation
  • Save multiple works with iCloud support
Features
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PixelPencil is an app that was created to comfortably draw pixel art. In addition to the layer function, there are also functions such as layer grouping and blend mode. You can pinch in and out to zoom in and out, and you can rotate the canvas for intuitive operation. The main functions are as follows. ・ Layer editing Add, delete, duplicate, show / hide, sort, transparent, blend, group There are abundant functions such as. ・ Various tools Pen, eyedropper, eraser, fill, move, selection, flip, rotate, scale, shape We have all the basic tools. ・ UndoRedo Of course you can also undo redo. ・ Animated GIF export function Each layer becomes one frame and you can create an animation. ・ Color creation You can easily create your own favorite color. ・ Pinch in / out You can zoom in and out and rotate by pinching in and out. ・ Saving multiple works Since it uses a file system, you can save multiple projects. You can also save it on iCloud. ・ Canvas size setting You can set any size from 5 * 5 to 512 * 512.

About

Plasmotopia

This app offers a creative experience combining drawing, exploration, and worldbuilding. Use touch or Apple Pencil to paint 3D objects inspired by nature, science, and culture with unique brushes. It's designed to inspire curiosity and reward imagination.

Highlights
  • Draw on 3D objects
  • Explore and build worlds
  • Expressive brushes
  • Nature-inspired materials
  • New worlds added regularly
  • Apple Pencil support
Read full description

Please check supported iPhone and iPad models below before purchasing. Drawing can change the way we see the world. That’s why we created Plasmotopia, to inspire curiosity about the world around us. We can’t wait to see the worlds you create. Plasmotopia is a creative experience that combines drawing, exploration, play and worldbuilding. Using Apple Pencil or touch, participants draw directly onto 3D objects inspired by nature, science, culture and storytelling. From coral reefs and ancient fossils to masks and imagined beings, each object becomes a canvas for colour, texture and imagination. Use a unique set of expressive brushes to bring your creations to life. Paint with lava, bioluminescence, iridescence and other materials inspired by the natural world. The more you create, the richer your universe becomes. Plasmotopia is created for curious kids, creative adults, families, museums and classrooms. It blends drawing, play and learning into a calm, joyful experience that rewards creativity. —----------—---------- Discover a world of creative possibilities: – Great Barrier Reef (created in collaboration with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation) – Deep Earth – Many Faces New worlds added regularly —----------—---------- SUPPORTED DEVICES Please check that your device is supported before purchasing. iPhone – iPhone 13 or later iPad – iPad, 2021 9th gen or later – iPad Pro, 2021 M1 or later – iPad Air, 2022 M1 or later – iPad mini, 2024 7th gen or later – Supports Apple Pencil or touch input. —----------—---------- PRIVATE BY DESIGN We collect anonymous usage statistics to help improve Plasmotopia. We don’t collect your name, email, photos, or location, and your creations stay on your device.

Screenshots

PixelPencil4 screens
Plasmotopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PixelPencil at Free against Plasmotopia's $4.99. PixelPencil also leads on ratings volume (110 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Plasmotopia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PixelPencil is free to download; Plasmotopia costs $4.99 up front. PixelPencil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plasmotopia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plasmotopia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixelPencil has 110 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of PixelPencil's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plasmotopia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PixelPencil versus Plasmotopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelPencilPlasmotopia
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (110 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings110 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB726 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosuke SekiTIN&ED

Customer experience

PixelPencil

All ratings110 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative11.4%

Plasmotopia

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PixelPencil

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99
None

Plasmotopia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixelPencil free?
PixelPencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plasmotopia free?
Plasmotopia costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixelPencil or Plasmotopia?
Plasmotopia is rated higher. PixelPencil averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Plasmotopia averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PixelPencil or Plasmotopia have ads?
PixelPencil shows ads; Plasmotopia does not.
Which is updated more often, PixelPencil or Plasmotopia?
PixelPencil ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plasmotopia every 2 weeks. Most recently, PixelPencil was updated on October 13, 2026 and Plasmotopia on October 19, 2026.

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