# Pixel Editor vs Tessellate

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Editor at Free against Tessellate's $0.49. Pixel Editor also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). Tessellate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pixel Editor is free to download; Tessellate costs $0.49 up front. Pixel Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tessellate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tessellate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Editor has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, Tessellate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Editor | Tessellate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.49 |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-editor-avatar-generator/id1624080242/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessellate/id6473245834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 23 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ozan AYAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546078210) | [Sam Gillard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621664837) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-editor-avatar-generator/id1624080242)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Limited VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| 3 Days Trial and Get Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Get Premium One Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


### Tessellate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessellate/id6473245834)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily create intricate tiling patterns from your existing images. This tool allows you to split, flip, and preview your designs to achieve seamless, repeating artwork. Perfect for artists looking to generate unique visual compositions.

**Highlights:** One tap tessellation, Preview mode for results, Customizable split guides, Seamless image export, Iterative design process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Editor free?

Pixel Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tessellate free?

Tessellate costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Editor or Tessellate?

Tessellate is rated higher. Pixel Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tessellate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pixel Editor or Tessellate have ads?

Neither Pixel Editor nor Tessellate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Editor or Tessellate?

Pixel Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tessellate fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tessellate on October 25, 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.*