Comparison

Air Pixels vs iDared 32bit

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

Head to head
About

Air Pixels

Create pixel art in augmented reality by moving your device as a brush. Customize your drawing tools, manage layers, and export your creations.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality drawing board
  • Customizable 9x9 brush canvas
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Fill color tool
  • Layer management
  • Area selection and transfer
  • Canvas size adjustment
  • Export pixel data and screenshots
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This APP uses ARKit to locate devices and show a drawing board in real world . The device can be moved as a brush to drawing pixels . Functions: - Customize brush on a 9x9 canvas - A regular polygon used for drawing lines - Undo and redo - Fill color - Choose different colors - Add or delete layers - Choose a color from the layer - Transfer the selected area on the layer - Set the width and height of the canvas respectively (1-256) - Exporting all the pixels in the canvas or screenshots

About

iDared 32bit

Relive classic iPhone games from 2008-2010 on your modern device. This emulator supports early iPhone OS versions and allows you to add your own legally obtained game files for a nostalgic gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Runs iPhone OS 2.x, 3.x, and iOS 4.x games
  • Built-in game picker
  • On-screen return button
  • Multiple input methods (touch, cursor, controller)
  • Tilt and accelerometer simulation
  • Saves game progress
  • Per-game configurable options
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iDared 32bit brings classic iPhone games back to life on modern iPhone and iPad. Step back into the early era of iPhone gaming, from 2008 to 2010, and play the games that defined it, right on your current device. iDared 32bit is a high-level emulator for iPhone OS 2.x, iPhone OS 3.x, and iOS 4.x. It reimplements the original iPhone OS frameworks in software, allowing classic 32-bit games to run on newer 64-bit devices. FEATURES • Runs iPhone OS 2.x, iPhone OS 3.x, and iOS 4.x games on modern iPhone and iPad, including early iPad games • Built-in game picker: swipe between pages of your games • Add games with the Import button, by sharing them from other apps, or through the Files app • On-screen “( X )” button lets you return to your games at any time • Touch, virtual cursor, and game-controller input, with tilt and accelerometer simulation • Game progress is saved between launches • Settings for sharper graphics (up to 4× resolution), orientation, fullscreen, network access, analog-stick tilt, and iPhone or iPad versions of universal games • Advanced per-game options in a text file THEME OPTIONS Make the game picker your own, in Settings > Theme Options: • Choose the header's background and text colors • Set a wallpaper from your photos • Hide the header logo for a cleaner look • Hide the names under game icons • Give the footer the header's background color HOW IT WORKS iDared 32bit does not include any games of its own. Add your own legally obtained games with the Import button or through the Files app, and they will appear in the built-in game picker. Don’t have any games yet? Tap Settings in the game picker, then “iDared 32bit Website”, to visit our site, where you’ll find free games to download and play with permission from their creators. COMPATIBILITY This is an actively developed emulator, not a finished product. Compatibility varies by title and improves over time through ongoing development. ABOUT THIS PROJECT iDared 32bit is an independent project based on touchHLE, an open-source high-level emulator, adapted to run on modern iPhone and iPad devices. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with the touchHLE project or its developers. iDared 32bit is open source and licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. Its source code is available at: github.com/iDared32bit-emu/iDared32bit Use iDared 32bit only with software you have legally obtained. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license by Apple.

Screenshots

Air Pixels4 screens
iDared 32bit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Air Pixels at Free against iDared 32bit's $2.99. Air Pixels also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). iDared 32bit's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Air Pixels is free to download; iDared 32bit costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Pixels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Pixels ships an update every 2 months, iDared 32bit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Air Pixels versus iDared 32bit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir PixelsiDared 32bit
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB32 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer驰 王Alex Martin

Customer experience

Air Pixels

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iDared 32bit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Air Pixels

No in-app purchases

None

iDared 32bit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Pixels free?
Air Pixels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iDared 32bit free?
iDared 32bit costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Air Pixels or iDared 32bit?
Air Pixels is rated higher. Air Pixels averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iDared 32bit averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Air Pixels or iDared 32bit have ads?
Neither Air Pixels nor iDared 32bit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Pixels or iDared 32bit?
Air Pixels ships an update every 2 months, and iDared 32bit every 4 days. Most recently, Air Pixels was updated on October 7, 2026 and iDared 32bit on October 26, 2026.

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