Comparison

Plastic vs PX12

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

Head to head
About

Plastic

Create 3D models using volumetric primitives and boolean operations, not polygons. Apply color and make non-destructive edits throughout the entire workflow. Export your creations for animation, rendering, or 3D printing.

Highlights
  • Volumetric modeling with primitives
  • Add and subtract operations
  • Integrated coloring tools
  • Non-destructive editing
  • Export to PLY format
Features
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In contrast to most other modeling tools, Plastic does not use polygons to define the shape of an object. Instead, you build up a volumetric representation by simply combining primitives with add and subtract operations. The same tools used for modeling can also be used to apply color to the model in one continuous workflow. And, since all of these actions in Plastic are non-destructive, you can easily change aspects of your scene at any point without affecting unrelated work. When you are done, objects can be exported as PLY files to be animated, rendered, or 3D printed with the help of other tools. To get started, create a new project by tapping the “+”-symbol in the project gallery. To edit an object in the scene, you can either tap it twice in the outline or tap the “Edit” button after selecting it and switching to the attributes panel. By tapping the plus button in the outline panel, you can now add strokes to your object and build up its shape. Although I am trying my best to provide a polished experience, Plastic is still in an early stage in its development and occasional bugs, missing features, and frequent design changes cannot be completely avoided. If you are interested in updates on the development progress, feel free to follow me on Twitter @raffael_kaehn. For feedback, please send me a direct message or an email to feedback@plastic.app.

About

PX12

Create quick and stylish pixel-based animations with a 12-frame sequencer. Inspired by audio gear and early computer art, this tool lets you make fun looping animations for music or social sharing. Explore frame-by-frame creation with dynamic patterns and colors.

Highlights
  • 12-frame pixel animation
  • Quick animation creation
  • Looping animation
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Pattern and color exploration
  • Inspired by retro art software
Features
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PX12 is an animation pixel based 12 frame sequencer. A new way to create animation very quickly. Taking cues from audio gear and early computer art software, PX12 is built to provide quick and stylish animations with ease. Create fun animations to your favorite songs or just make fun looping animations for your friends. Explore the possibilities of looping animation and what it's like creating animation in motion. Create frame by frame animation or let your imagination run wild with patterns and colors. PX12, is built for anyone that likes to explore and discover new ways of making animation art.

Screenshots

Plastic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PX12 at 4.7 against Plastic's 3.8. PX12 also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99). Plastic's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

Plastic costs $9.99 and PX12 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PX12 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Plastic's written reviews are positive against 60% of PX12's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plastic ships an update monthly, PX12 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Plastic versus PX12: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlasticPX12
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.8 (16 ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffael KaehnJonathan Kaufman

Customer experience

Plastic

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

PX12

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plastic

No in-app purchases

None

PX12

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plastic free?
Plastic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PX12 free?
PX12 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plastic or PX12?
PX12 is rated higher. Plastic averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PX12 averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Plastic or PX12 have ads?
Neither Plastic nor PX12 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plastic or PX12?
Plastic ships an update monthly, and PX12 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plastic was updated on October 12, 2026 and PX12 on September 30, 2026.

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