Comparison

Pixel Editor vs PIX

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Editor

Create pixel art from scratch or transform photos into retro-style artwork. Design unique avatars with a vast array of combinations. Offers tools for precise editing with layers and custom palettes.

Highlights
  • Photo to pixel art conversion
  • Custom avatar creation
  • Pixel art editor tools
  • Layer support
  • Custom color palettes
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Bring retro aesthetics together with modern tools. With Pixel Avatar Generator you can draw pixel art from scratch or turn your photos into pixel-style artwork in moments. -Photo to pixels Pick an image from your library and convert it with an AI-assisted engine. Compare before and after so you can see the transformation clearly. -Avatar creator Combine faces, hair, outfits, and accessories to build a look that feels like you—or something entirely new. Thousands of combinations mean a fresh character every time. -Pixel editor Use pencil, eraser, fill, line, and more. Work with layers and custom color palettes for precise control on the grid. -Gallery & export Keep your projects in one place and save finished pieces to your Photos library to share anywhere. Whether you are making game assets, a profile picture, or art just for fun, level up your creativity in the pixel world. ### An in-app purchase subscription is required to use this app. Access to the main functionality is only available after purchasing a subscription. ### Premium Subscriptions: Monthly Subscription with 3-Day Trial Annual Subscription Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: - The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your selected subscription. - Your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://sunshine-dev.com/?page_id=98

About

PIX

Easily create pixel art with intuitive controls and essential functions. Perfect for beginners, NFT art, and designing patterns. Focuses on simplicity over extensive features.

Highlights
  • Intuitive pixel art creation
  • Essential functions only
  • Beginner-friendly
  • NFT art creation
  • Pattern design (bead, cross-stitch)
  • Twitter icon creation
Features
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PIX: Pixel Art Maker is a fun app that anyone can easily draw pixel art. PIX: Pixel Art Maker is easy to remember because it is narrowed down to intuitive operation methods and the minimum functions necessary for creating pixel art, so you will not get lost in operation. PIX: Pixel Art Maker focuses on ease of use rather than feature richness. Great for creating NFT art. [Recommended for people like this] * Pixel art beginner * Feel free to enjoy pixel art * Creating Twitter icon * Designing bead pattern * Designing Cross-stitch pattern * Creating player skins for games * Creating NFT art

Screenshots

Pixel Editor4 screens
PIX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Editor at 4.2 against PIX's 1.0. Pixel Editor also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2). PIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pixel Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Editor has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pixel Editor versus PIX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel EditorPIX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOzan AYAZNikita Velichko

Customer experience

Pixel Editor

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

PIX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixel Editor

Subscriptions4
  • Get Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual Limited VIP$9.991 Year
  • 3 Days Trial and Get Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Annual VIP$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Get Premium One Time Purchase$4.99
None

PIX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Editor free?
Pixel Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIX free?
PIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Editor or PIX?
Pixel Editor is rated higher. Pixel Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PIX averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pixel Editor or PIX have ads?
Neither Pixel Editor nor PIX shows ads.

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