# Pixcell vs Hex Place

The clearest difference is rating: Pixcell at 5.0 against Hex Place's 4.0. Pixcell also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Hex Place's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixcell sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hex Place asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixcell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixcell | Hex Place |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcell/id1637454572/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-place/id6676080673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Bailis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575075007) | [Zwaar Dev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750464600) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixcell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcell/id1637454572)

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.

**Highlights:** Change pixel colors, Contribute to a larger image, Community-driven art, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reset Timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Become a Pixcell Patron | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add Pixcells | $24.99 | one-time |


### Hex Place

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-place/id6676080673)

Collaborate or compete on a massive, ever-changing digital canvas made of hexagons. Millions of users contribute one colored hexagon at a time, creating a dynamic mosaic of internet culture and creativity. Witness a real-time evolution of art and chaos.

**Highlights:** Massive digital canvas, Hexagonal pixel art, Real-time collaboration, User-generated content, Constantly evolving artwork, Internet culture representation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixcell free?

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

### Is Hex Place free?

Hex Place is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixcell or Hex Place?

Pixcell is rated higher. Pixcell averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hex Place averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pixcell or Hex Place have ads?

Pixcell shows ads; Hex Place does not.

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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.*