# 2 vs Pixellate Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Pixellate Camera at 5.0 against 2's 4.5. Pixellate Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). 2's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pixellate Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixellate Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixellate Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 | Pixellate Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellate-camera/id6743917412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enie Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/969788379) | [Zachary Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731878074) |

## What reviewers say

### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136)

Recreate vintage 2-bit photographic styles with this app. It allows you to capture images with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of older technologies, no extra hardware required.

**Highlights:** 2-bit image capture, Vintage photo recreation, No adapters needed, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Clips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Import | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2 free?

2 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, 2 or Pixellate Camera?

Pixellate Camera is rated higher. 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pixellate Camera averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do 2 or Pixellate Camera have ads?

Neither 2 nor Pixellate Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2 or Pixellate Camera?

2 ships an update monthly, and Pixellate Camera monthly. Most recently, 2 was updated on July 30, 2026 and Pixellate Camera on August 21, 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.*