Comparison

PixelArt Builder for Minecraft vs BlockGraver

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

Head to head
About

PixelArt Builder for Minecraft

Easily transform real-life images into Minecraft pixel art. Convert photos into pixel blocks for your MCPE world with intelligent algorithms and simple steps. Create custom pixel art from memes, anime, or your own pictures.

Highlights
  • Convert images to Minecraft pixel art
  • Automatic pixel block placement
  • Supports various pixel art styles
  • Customizable pixel art dimensions
  • Backup world data automatically
  • Compatible with most iOS devices
Features
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PixelArt builder for Minecraft is a Minecraft photo editor tool that helps you build minecraft pixel art from real-life images (photocraft) to MCPE world in the easiest and simplest way! Just choose an image, maybe minecraft photos or any photos then select a world. Boom! Build Minecraft art successfully. PixelArt builder for Minecraft is augmented works based on intelligent algorithms converting photos into Minecraft pixel art photos with a few clicks. Features: - Builder Photocrafter-art in minecraft from image quickly - Create magical pixel blocks from Minecraft pictures - Compatible with all versions of most IOS devices - Custom minecraft pixel art image with better tool for drawing - Resize pixel blocks and builder - Automatically place minecraft pixel art - Backup world data in automatically Challenging many minecraft pixel art styles with new inspirations and are not limited to Mcpe such as memes, anime (Kymetsu,Yuri, …). Minecraft pixel art builder tool will help you become a master minecraft photo editor or a real photocrafter. How-to-use: Using Pixel Art Builder for Minecraft free with a few steps: - Choose "Singlelayer" or Multilayer" - Click “Load from Gallery” or take a new picture - Select the Minecraft image - Resize or ”Crop”, next to choose "Build" image will be converted into pixel block automatically - Press “Export” and enjoy in Minecraft! Builder minecraft pixel art? Using Pixelart builder for Minecraft and becoming a pixelart photocrafter. Imagine your beloved portrait, even your selfie, captured by camera appears in-game! PixelArt builder for Minecraft draws an minecraft pixel art world in your own way and enjoy it with friends! DISCLAIMER This is an unofficial application for Minecraft Pocket Edition. This application is not affiliated in any way with Mojang AB. The Minecraft Name, the Minecraft Brand, and the Minecraft Assets are all property of Mojang AB or their respectful owner. All rights reserved. In accordance with http://account.mojang.com/documents/brand_guidelines

About

BlockGraver

Edit and manage structured game data like LevelDB and NBT directly on your iOS device. This tool allows for precise browsing, editing, and optimization of game files, including world settings and map items.

Highlights
  • Import & Export LevelDB Data
  • Edit LevelDB Keys & Values
  • Modify World Settings
  • Delete Chunks
  • Preview Map Items
  • Full NBT Data Management
  • Import & Export NBT Data
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Take full control of your LevelDB and NBT data directly on your iPhone and iPad! This advanced tool lets you browse, edit, and manage structured game data with precision. Key Features: ・Import & Export LevelDB Data ・Edit LevelDB Keys & Values ・Modify World Settings (level.dat) ・Delete Chunks to optimize performance ・Preview Map Items ・Full NBT Data Management   → Multi-Tag Editing   → Create, Delete   → Copy, Paste, Replace ・Import & Export NBT Data Disclaimer: NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. In accordance with https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/terms#terms-brand_guidelines.

Screenshots

PixelArt Builder for Minecraft4 screens
BlockGraver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BlockGraver at none against PixelArt Builder for Minecraft's shown. BlockGraver also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 47%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PixelArt Builder for Minecraft's advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 23) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. PixelArt Builder for Minecraft sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BlockGraver sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlockGraver holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixelArt Builder for Minecraft has 180 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of PixelArt Builder for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 75% of BlockGraver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelArt Builder for Minecraft ships an update every 5 weeks, BlockGraver monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PixelArt Builder for Minecraft versus BlockGraver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelArt Builder for MinecraftBlockGraver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (180 ratings)4.4 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings180 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuan NguyenSai Seisawa

Customer experience

PixelArt Builder for Minecraft

All ratings180 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative40.8%

BlockGraver

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

PixelArt Builder for Minecraft

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Cannot import block to Minecraft
  • Block does not show up in creative world
  • Cannot find block in inventory
  • App freezes on opening
  • App kicks out when scrolling too fast
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  • App won't let user join, stuck on title screen
  • Resource pack error
  • Stopped working with latest update
  • Cannot upload to realm
  • Missing dependency with ID 'ac95abdb-cc80-4e86-81fb-c0b5c85bb243' and version '0.0.1'
  • Syntax error: unexpected mcpixel:block_id
  • Cannot open app without freezing
  • Block does not exist in the world
  • Does not come up in search bar
  • Does not come up on account on other devices
  • Top down view removed
  • Cannot upload anything due to s pack error
  • It doesn't work

Requested features

8 requests
  • Show needed blocks and quantities
  • Add feature to remove parts from pixel art
  • Add grid/outline for easier building
  • Make pixel art horizontal
  • Allow selection of specific blocks (e.g., concrete, terracotta)
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  • Make app compatible with Minecraft Education Edition
  • Allow user to choose spawn location and direction
  • Add Top-down View option

BlockGraver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PixelArt Builder for Minecraft

One-time3
  • 10 diamonds$0.99
  • 50 diamonds$4.99
  • 100 diamonds$9.99
5 purchases

BlockGraver

One-time5
  • Apple!$0.99
  • Bread!$2.99
  • Pro Version$3.99
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  • Meat!$4.99
  • Cake!$9.99

Questions

Is PixelArt Builder for Minecraft free?
PixelArt Builder for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockGraver free?
BlockGraver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PixelArt Builder for Minecraft or BlockGraver?
BlockGraver is rated higher. PixelArt Builder for Minecraft averages 4.2 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while BlockGraver averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do PixelArt Builder for Minecraft or BlockGraver have ads?
PixelArt Builder for Minecraft shows ads; BlockGraver does not.
Which is updated more often, PixelArt Builder for Minecraft or BlockGraver?
PixelArt Builder for Minecraft ships an update every 5 weeks, and BlockGraver monthly. Most recently, PixelArt Builder for Minecraft was updated on September 22, 2026 and BlockGraver on September 9, 2026.

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