Comparison

PixelPencil vs Drawing Clock Widget

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

Drawing Clock Widget

Features
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Then, add it to your iPhone Home Screen to watch your custom masterpiece tick in real time. ◇ Purely Original, Zero Skills Required Just use your finger or a stylus to sketch your design. No need to be a pro—the beauty is in the imperfections! Even a quick doodle instantly morphs into a charming, stylish timepiece. ◇ Layered Design for Perfect Motion The background, numbers, and hands are split into independent layers. This keeps your drawings from overlapping messy-style, ensuring the hands rotate smoothly and tell time perfectly. ◇ Personalize Your Home Screen Turn your finished artwork into a fully functional Home Screen widget. Watch your favorite characters or doodles come alive as they keep track of your day. ◇ Packed with Ready-to-Use Templates Stuck on ideas? Browse our library of pre-made templates—featuring cozy crayon sketch, chic tile pattern, and adorable cat motif. Use them as inspiration or set them as your widget instantly! 〜 Perfect For 〜 ・Anyone who loves cozy, rustic, and hand-drawn aesthetics. ・Customizing your iOS Home Screen with a personal touch. ・Parents looking to turn their kids’ doodles into a functional keepsake. ・Creating a truly one-of-a-kind widget that nobody else has. 【Important Note】 When drawing the clock hands (hour and minute hands), please point them straight up (toward the 12 o'clock position). This ensures the app can animate the hands and keep time accurately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Screenshots

PixelPencil4 screens
Drawing Clock Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drawing Clock Widget at none against PixelPencil's shown. PixelPencil's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. PixelPencil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drawing Clock Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PixelPencil versus Drawing Clock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelPencilDrawing Clock Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (110 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings110 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosuke SekiKosei Suzuki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PixelPencil

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99
5 purchases

Drawing Clock Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time4
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Treat Me to a Snack$0.99
  • Treat Me to a Sushi Plate$0.99
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  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is PixelPencil free?
PixelPencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing Clock Widget free?
Drawing Clock Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelPencil or Drawing Clock Widget have ads?
PixelPencil shows ads; Drawing Clock Widget does not.

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