Comparison

Pixer vs DrawBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Pixer

Features
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Pixer 是一款简洁易用的像素画编辑器。支持自定义画布尺寸、多图层编辑、撤销重做、画笔与橡皮擦工具、颜色选择器、直线绘制,以及高清 PNG 导出。无论是像素风游戏素材还是个性头像,轻松上手即可创作。

About

DrawBuddy

Learn to draw with step-by-step tutorials and guides designed for artists of all levels. Enhance your digital art skills using Apple Pencil with a variety of drawing categories. Practice on the go with quick draw options and create masterpieces.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step drawing tutorials
  • Digital art creation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Quick draw practice
  • Multiple drawing categories
  • Skill enhancement for beginners and professionals
Features
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This drawing app for iPad is the perfect tool for artists of all the levels to create a stunning digital art. With the use of the Apple Pencil, users can easily learn how to draw and develop their skills with the help of the art drawing tutorials and step-by-step guides. The app also features quick draw options for those who want to practice their skills on the go. Drawing lessons are available for users to improve their techniques and create masterpieces. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, this digital drawing app will provide everything you need to enhance your artistic abilities. The app offers a range of categories for drawing, including: • Architecture • Home Interior • Celebrities • People • Artists • Animals • Landscapes • Nature • Dinosaurs • Children • And others Download our drawing app for iPad and don’t forget to share it with your friends on social media or messengers. The app contains the following subscription options: • A 1-month membership costs from $6.99 • A 3-month membership costs from $12.99. • A 1-year membership costs from $29.99 after a 7-day free trial. The price is for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency, depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and will identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. • Privacy Policy: https://tappa.tech/drawbuddy/privacy-policy • EULA: https://tappa.tech/drawbuddy/eula • Terms of use: https://tappa.tech/drawbuddy/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Pixer3 screens
DrawBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixer at none against DrawBuddy's 11. Pixer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). DrawBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 51 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. DrawBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Pixer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixer ships an update every 51 months, DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixer versus DrawBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixerDrawBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (482 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—19.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—482 — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer非凡 常Bohdan Hlushko

Bugs and requests

Pixer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DrawBuddy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video not playing during free trial
  • Payment pop-ups prevent drawing
  • Charged full month instead of trial

Requested features

4 requests
  • More drawing options
  • More pictures/drawings
  • Make the app free
  • Add pencil tool back

In-app purchases

None

Pixer

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

DrawBuddy

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly subscription$6.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Monthly subscription$12.991 Month
  • Three month subscription7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$39.991 Year
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Annual subscription14 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$79.99

Questions

Is Pixer free?
Pixer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrawBuddy free?
DrawBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixer or DrawBuddy have ads?
Neither Pixer nor DrawBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixer or DrawBuddy?
Pixer ships an update every 51 months, and DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixer was updated on October 4, 2026 and DrawBuddy on October 23, 2026.

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