Pixcell vs Area
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixcell
Collaborate with others to alter the color of individual pixels, contributing to a larger, evolving digital artwork. Join a community effort to create a shared visual experience.
- Change pixel colors
- Contribute to a larger image
- Community-driven art
- Real-time collaboration
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Pixcell is the platform to leave your mark on the internet. Change the color of one Pixcell at a time to be a part of the bigger picture. Download now to place a Pixcell on this week's edition!
Area
Collaborate with users worldwide to create pixel art on a shared canvas. Design together in public spaces or create private areas for friends. A widget lets you view ongoing creations.
- Collaborative pixel art creation
- Global shared canvas
- Private creation spaces
- Real-time pixel placement
- Widget for viewing creations
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Area - Pixel Place is a collaborative space for people to create and enjoy pixel art together. Area - Pixel Place connects users from all over the world and lets users create art together. In Area - Pixel Place you can join a online canvas where you can place colorful pixels. Together with other users, you can create art by turning the blank canvas into your creative area. Only your imagine is the limit. Our Place lets you create a private place for you and your friends. Invite other users and add your creations on the private canvas. With the Pixel Place widget, you can take a look at the Pixel Place throughout the day. You'll see what others are creating and always know when to join the fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pixcell at 5.0 against Area's 4.3. Pixcell also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Area's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Pixcell sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Area asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixcell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
Pixcell ships an update every 2 days, Area every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixcell | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Bailis | Bart van Zeist |
Customer experience
Pixcell
Area
In-app purchases
Pixcell
- Reset Timer$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Become a Pixcell Patron$4.99
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- Add Pixcells$24.99
Area
No in-app purchases
